Comments on: Tips for Reading Books to Active Baby or Toddler

By: dadsthewayilikeit

dadsthewayilikeit — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:24:11 +0000

Really liked reading this. Our son is only eight months old but he's already joined our local library.

Jonathan

By: Kat

Kat — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:41:08 +0000

Neat. I wanted to add that toddlers are really into domestic mimicry: repeating the things they see other people do at home. That includes reading. If a kid sees a parent engrossed in reading regularly they will want to be Just Like Dad/Mom and "read" something of their own. So in addition to having a variety of childrens books around, it's important for a parent to enjoy reading and own grown up reading material (newspapers, magazines and books).

By: Hamrsark

Hamrsark — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 18:25:53 +0000

I remember the frustration of never "finishing" a book! Then again, eventually, it was FAR overpowered by the joy of her jumping down grabbing a book, sitting through the whole thing and jumping down to get another one!!! Sometimes, we'd end up reading 10 – 12 books before boring of this activity!!!
She is now two and often brings me books for HER to read to ME!!! Nothing could make me prouder…for now!

By: PragmaticMom

PragmaticMom — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 22:37:51 +0000

My kids loved touchy-feely board books, pop up books, and pull the tab/lift the flap books when they were toddlers. Some favorites:

Maisy series by Lucy Cousins
Anything by Sandra Boynton
Goodnight Moon -- look for the mouse on every color spread
Goodnight Gorilla -- look for the balloon and banana on every spread
The Most Amazing ABC Book by Robert Crowthers
Anything by Eric Carle

Such a great age to read with kids! Sigh!

By: CacheyMama

CacheyMama — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:15:48 +0000

These are wonderful suggestions. I just did a post called 10 Literacy Ideas for Toddlers and one of the things was about interactive books. My 15 month old is currently LOVING books. He picks them up and brings them to us to read one after another. I am so thrilled and hope he continues to always love books and reading :)
Lori

By: Kim @ The Educators Spin On It

Kim @ The Educators Spin On It — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:36:58 +0000

Thanks Daniela! I'm sure there are a few more things I haven't considered yet either, it's always a balancing act to see what works best for each child in their own special way. If you have any more ideas, we'd love to hear them!

By: Kim @ The Educators Spin On It

Kim @ The Educators Spin On It — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:35:43 +0000

Thanks Trisha, just hoped over and check them out. Building a great foundation for reading is the same across the board. The more they read, the more they can read and beging to learn and imagine!

By: Kim @ The Educators Spin On It

Kim @ The Educators Spin On It — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:34:07 +0000

Thanks for sharing Marissa! The questions are something I had to remind myself of as my littlest one kept walking away from me at story time. Now she's in love with books!

By: Daniela

Daniela — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 02:22:52 +0000

As a parent and educator, I think as both in tandem…like all of you I'm sure. Yet…I found some tips I hadn't considered before on this post, ones that remind me about the needs of my four-month as opposed to my interpretation of her needs. Thanks!

By: Trisha @ Inspiration Laboratories

Trisha @ Inspiration Laboratories — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 02:33:15 +0000

Great tips for reading to little ones! My friend who is a speech-language pathologist helped me write a series of posts on reading to young children. You hit on some of the same things we did. 🙂 http://inspirationlaboratories.com/2011/11/focus-on-reading/