Tanya and Christian are DePaul University nursing students and interns with Words on Wheels. In this video they have a “questions and answers” session. They provide information and tips on the importance of wearing masks and hand hygiene.
Ms. Bobbie Edwards MA, Early Childhood Specialist, provides useful advice on reading to your baby. She also models reading to a baby as she reads Goodnight Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd. Made for parents, guardians, and child care providers.
Taking away screens and reading to our children during the formative years of birth to age 5 boosts brain development. We all know that's true, but now science can convince us with startling images.
When I was a second grade teacher, many of my parents had many questions about their child. I wish I had found this organization and their website: Understood.org to help answer their questions. Understood.org is one of the many excellent resources to help parents with concerns and questions.
I found a graphic and article that list the reading skills a child is to acquire at certain ages. The contributor Amanda Morin state an important point:
"Not all kids develop reading skills at the same rate. But there are some general milestones to look out for as your child grows up. Take a look at how they typically unfold."
Wayne Lee, M.Ed
Reading to your baby builds the love of books and literacy skills. Reading to your baby fosters brain development and skills for life-long learners. Please watch this video by Zero to Three on the impact of reading to your baby.
Video credit: Zero to Three at www.zerotothree.org
