The Acronym of READING: reading with your child

Much has been said about reading with children and so when I was approached to write an article on this topic, I wondered what more I can share with readers.

1. The Acronym of READING: reading with your child Much has been said about reading with children and so when I was approached to write an article on this topic, I wondered what more I can share with readers.

2. After reflecting on my own experience as a librarian in a public library, as a volunteer storyteller with NLB’s KidsRead programme, as a devoted aunt reading with my nieces and nephew;

3. I am postulating an acronym on reading that will help you remember the essentials of reading with your child.

4. Here is the acronym, with some descriptors to give shape to each attribute. The attributes are written in the continuous tense to reflect that reading with your child is meant to be a journey and not a race

5. not to just strive to reach the end quickly, but to use the book as a tool to launch a conversation with your child about life; and perhaps to teach a little on language and vocabulary.

6. Attribute Description R elating Bonding time with your child

7. Attribute Description E xpressing Giving time for your child to express his/her emotions

8. Attribute Description A ffecting Using the story to influence your child positively

9. Attribute Description D eveloping Improving your child’s language skills, fluency and vocabulary

10. Attribute Description I nquiring Facilitating your child to ask questions and be curious

11. Attribute Description N onsensing Allowing for fun and humor in your interaction

12. Attribute Description G rowing Developing your child as a whole person

13. R elating E xpressing A ffecting D eveloping I nquiring N onsensing G rowing

14. So, there you have it. The benefits of reading with your child have been summarized in the above acronym. Keep reading with your child and have fun, and have more fun!

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