The Preschooler

Reading Brochures

Have you ever noticed the wall of brochures that are displayed at any given rest area along the highway?  Even if we are not staying in that area, my children love to look at the various activities that are there.  They dream about going to all of the exciting places listed, and, of course, they ask if we can go there some day.  I have also found that they are very attentive when I read to them out of a brochure that has kid-friendly activities.

The next time you stop along the highway, grab a few brochures and read them to your child in the car.  After you read a little bit, ask her questions pertaining to what you have read.  Would she like to go there some day?  What does she think her favorite part would be?  Is there anything about it that she does not feel should would like?

All of these questions get your child thinking about what has been read to her.  Although she may not be able to read the material herself, she can still practice her reading comprehension skills by answering questions about what you have read to her.  In addition, you will have travelled a few miles further down the road without your child asking, “Are we there yet?”

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Written by Laura on May 9, 2011