Why reading with children needs to start from birth
Often, when people talk about the importance of reading to children, they mean reading to children who are three years or older – some people even mean children over the age of five! But more and more research is showing that it is better to start reading to children from birth. Doctors all over the […]
Why should I read to my child every day?
For the past two years, Nal’ibali has been encouraging you to read to your children regularly – just 15 minutes a day, every day! But why is this very small action so very important? Here are some of the reasons: Things that are part of the rhythm of the everyday life of a child, soon […]
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How to get reading with your child
“Read this to me, please!” are the words we all love to hear from our children because they mean that they are interested in stories and books, and are on their way to becoming independent readers. But do you often wonder whether there are ways that you could improve your reading-to times with your children? […]
When should I start teaching my child to read
Do you ever wonder how old children should be when you start reading to them? Maybe you think you should wait until they are being taught how to read in Grade 1 before you start. But would you wait until a baby understands what you are saying before you talk to him or her? No, […]
Eight ways to share the power of reading with your children
Sharing books with your children gives you the opportunity to build a strong and loving bond with them while also helping to develop the literacy skills that are so important for their success at school. Reading helps to open your children’s eyes, hearts and minds to other people and to different situations. And, when you […]
How to make reading a part of your family’s daily life
Is your home a reading home? Are stories part of your family’s daily life? Reading to your children helps them to discover the magic of books. When you read to your children, you teach them that books allow us to explore other people’s lives and to go on adventures to different places without ever leaving […]
Eight great holiday reading activities for kids
The holidays are upon us and it’s the perfect time to kick back, relax, and share a little bonding time. Vacations should be focused entirely on family, friends and kids. And we know that getting children to read during holidays can be a challenge. The trick is simple: Make reading a treat, not a chore. […]
Reading to tweens (aged 9-12 years)
If you have just started reading to children of this age and they are not yet able to read independently, try choosing picture books to read together to start with. Books of fables or traditional stories often have illustrations in them which make them suitable for late-starters or reluctant readers. Once you are in a […]
Five easy tips to help get your child writing
Have you noticed how young children seem to learn without very much effort at all? Think, for example, about what six year olds know and can do with language before they even get to school! Babies start off not being able to use any language at all and then gradually by observing, listening and copying those around them […]
