Signals That Young Children Are Learning How To Read November 1, 2006 07:31

As they're learning to read, and recognize words and simple sentences, young chldren will show the following signs. Observe your child to see if they:

If your child is showing any or all of these signals, then there's a good chance that he or she is well on their way to becoming a proficient reader. It's important to keep working with them at this stage, so that they continue to develop their reading and language skills, and are well prepared for kindergarten and elementary school.

 
 

Child Activity Books Engage Young Readers November 2, 2006 06:15

 
Child Activity Books Engage Young Readers
November 2, 2006 06:15

If you want your pre-school kids to read and learn more, you need to get them involved with child activity books of some kind. This type of children’s book engages the child directly, and causes them to be involved and concentrate more on what they’re reading.

Personalized books work great as child activity books, in that the child’s name is printed right on the pages of the book, along with his or her age, hometown, and several of their friends. The child is drawn into the story, and reads on in amazement as they find themselves participating in the storyline in some way. Suddenly reading is a fun, exciting adventure, and the youngster can’t wait to finish the book and see how the story ends.

At Books To Order, we offer a variety of personalized children’s books written around a wide array of topics. If education is what you’re looking for, we have half a dozen different titles that serve well as child activity books. Our Sesame Street line of books, for example, actively engage the child in learning to count or learning the alphabet. Young children love these books, especially when they find their own name printed alongside their favorite Sesame Street characters.

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