You can bring out the book with the best intentions. You can introduce it with flair and excitement. But as soon as one child starts fidgeting, the others start fidgeting. It can happen in an instant and before you can turn the page, your quiet and attentive audience has turned into a chatting and distracted group. And once the story is interrupted, it’s sometimes tricky to get it back on track.
It’s important for children to participate in regular story times – both at home and at school. Books help us expand our minds and creativity. Reading together develops many skills including listening and concentration. Developing a love of books and reading in the early years will form the basis of learning throughout our lives. So how do we balance the challenges and the joys to end up with a fun and engaging read-aloud session? Well, here are some of my favourite tips.
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