What You Read is What You Get
Making the transition from books that simply label objects on a page to books that tell a story can sometimes be a difficult transition for both the child and the parent. Young children tend to have very short attention spans and interest is often lost quickly. Making connections to real-world experiences can help, however, to keep your child’s attention because he will be thoroughly engaged in the activity rather than just listening to an adult read.
Plan a special trip to the zoo, the beach, a lake, or a toy store. Before you leave for your destination, search your local library for books related to where you are going. That night, or even within a few days, read a story from your selection. Help your child make connections between the story and his own experiences.
This same activity can be done with everyday activities. There are books about weather, star-gazing, flowers, and just about every other topic which you could apply to this lesson.
When your child is able to make connections between his own world and what is happening in a story, he will be more likely to sit and listen intently to what an adult is reading. Even when you have not set out to find books about an experience your child has had, help your child find ways to relate any story you read to his own world.
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Written by BRWI Staff on February 24, 2010
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