Early years book sharing

The children will be bringing home story books that they have chosen from our library.

We hope you enjoy sharing the books together

Top tips for book sharing

·        Sit close together when sharing a book and encourage your child to hold the book themselves and/or turn the pages

·        If your child has a dummy ask them to take it out and put it away.

·        Don’t be afraid to use funny voices – it’s a great way to make your child giggle. And don’t be afraid to sing either – they won’t care whether or not you sing in tune or know the words!

·        When you talk to your child about what’s going on in a book, give them plenty of time to respond. Try to make comments about what is happening in the story. For example, you could comment “that giant has very big feet”. Try not to ask too many questions.

·        Sharing books isn’t just about the words - point to the pictures and relate them to something your child knows

·        And lastly – make it fun! It doesn’t matter how you read with a child, as long as you both enjoy the time together.