Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault
Ready, Set, Read!
Let your baby take the lead when you read. Your baby may only sit still for a page or two, turn pages too quickly, or only want to look at one picture and then be done. It is perfectly normal for baby to want to “taste” a book. Follow your baby’s lead to make reading time a positive experience. Make books a part of your daily routine and read before naptime and/or bedtime. Put a book in your diaper bag to read to baby while out and about. This will nurture their love of books and reading from the beginning.
Reading Tips for Curious Crawlers
Your baby loves to hear your voice
Make reading part of your everyday routine
Hold the book so your baby can see the pictures
Talk about and point at the pictures
Count and point to how many people, pets, dots, etc. are on the page
Board books are sturdy and built for babies to handle
Books are a great addition to tummy time
Give baby a clear view of your face and read your own book aloud
Pre-Reading Building Block
Sing the ABC song to your child. Sing the song again while flipping through the book and pointing to each letter.
Let's Play
This activity will help your child make connections to the text, which helps children improve comprehension.
Ask your child to find the first letter in their name within the pages of the book. The illustrations are filled with all the colors of the rainbow. Ask your child to point to different colors as you name them.
