The
American Academy of Pediatrics believes early literacy is so important that it
tells doctors and parents they need to do more to promote literacy to the
youngest generation. We can see why.
Based
on a National Survey of Children’s Health 2011-2012, the AAP notes on its site
the following:
· "More
than 1 in 3 American children start kindergarten without the language skills
they need to learn to read.
· "Each
year, approximately 2/3 of children in the United States and 80% of those
living below the poverty threshold fail to develop reading proficiency by the
end of third grade.
· "About
60% of American children from birth to age 5 who live in high-income families
are read to daily; almost 2/3 of them hear stories or sing with their parents
every day.
· " By
comparison, 1/3 of children from low-income families are read to daily and
fewer than half of them hear stories or sing with their parents every day."
The
AAP advises that:
· " Parents
should read aloud with young children.
· "Set
aside time every day to read together.
Many children like to have stories read them at bedtime. This is a great way to connect with your
child to wind down after a busy day, and to get ready for sleep.
· "Leave
books in your child’s room for her to enjoy on her own. Make sure her room is reading friendly with a
comfortable bed or chair, bookshelf, and reading lamp.
· "Read
books that your child enjoys. Let her
choose the books she wants to read with you.
After a while, your child may remember the words in her favorite book.
When this happens, let your child complete the sentences or take turns reciting
the words.
· "Do
not drill your child on letters, numbers, colors, shapes or words. Instead, make a game out of it and find ways
to support her curiosity and interests."
The
AAP also recommends when reading to a child, a parent can:
· "Run
your finger under the words as you read to show your child that the print
carries the story.
· "Use
funny voices and animal noises. Do not
be afraid to ham it up! This will help
your child get excited about the story.
· "Stop
to look at the pictures. Ask your child
to name things she sees in the pictures.
Talk about how the pictures relate to the story.
· "Invite
your child to join in whenever there is a repeated phrase in the text.
· "Show
your child how events in the book are like events in your child’s life.
· "If
your child asks a question, stop and answer it.
The book may help your child express her thoughts and feelings and solve
her own problems.
· "Keeping
reading to your child even after she learns to read. A child can listen to and understand stories
that are too hard to read on her own.
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