Red Apple Reading Magazine August-September 2016 | Page 4

W W W. R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G . C O M

GETTING YOUR TODDLER
READY TO READ
KEEP BOOKS ACCESSIBLE

Even though it will be a few years
before your toddler is an independent
reader, it’s never too early to put him
or her on the right track! Here are

Keep sturdy board books in a place where
your little one can reach them during play
time. Even if he is only interested in the
pictures, he is learning to enjoy books.
Lift-the-Flap books or other interactive
books are perfect for this purpose.

some ideas for introducing literacy to
your little one.
READ TO THEM
This is one of the most important steps
in promoting literacy to your children at
almost any age. Regularly reading to them,
and starting when they are very young,
will teach them to be excited about books
and help them associate reading with
positive experiences.

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MAKE IT FUN
There are so many fun toys for young
children that incorporate literacy. Let
your kiddo play with alphabet blocks,
letter refrigerator magnets, and letter
stencils. You may also consider getting
toys that say the names of letters out loud.
Not only is this yet another great way to
associate words and letters with fun, but
it also helps your child become familiar
with letter names and sounds.