Shared Book Readings

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A. First Point: I discussed with families that were involved in this internship experience that engaging in frequent book readings is an important tool for helping children develop the skills eventually needed to become successful readers (Dickinson & Smith 1994; Bus, Van Ijsendoorn, & Pellegrini 1995; Adams 1999; Darling 2005). 1. According to research when engaged with storybooks in interactive routines by a sensitive adult, children develop the complex of readiness skills that will allow them to successfully navigate the academic rigors of learning to read in first grade and beyond (Justice &
Pence 2005). The conversation encircled around the significance of reading strategies such as daily rituals, building dialogue, reading …show more content…

I encourage parents to help scaffold their child’s language development by taking the time to engage in book reading demonstrations that are effective and impactful. Using this time to build on relationships with their children and being interested in their questions during book reading and providing open ended questions to stimulate an interactive conversation. It was also essential for families to learn how to predict how a story will progress. It was important to demonstrate and to being knowledgeable about quality parent-child relationships when families can see the beauty of bonding during shared book reading. (Ju Chou1 & Ching Cheng …show more content…

Third Point: Throughout this project I have had conversations with the participating families on reading strategies that may help build on their child’s language development. Strategies such as daily reading rituals at night before bed time; building extensive dialogue during home life transitions and routines; reading into book illustration; or simply having fun while reading as a family unit.
1. Over this semester and working throughout this internship project, I have engaged in a plethora of vital information to encourage the families that participated in project on the importance of literacy enhancement and encouraging reading with their children in the home. The project focused on shared reading techniques and the value of participating in reading activities to enhance language development. The shared reading information gathered helped provide effective resources that provided families with simple shared reading techniques and literacy activities to love of reading in their children.
2. Throughout the project I conversed with families about the regularity of book