Ten Apples Up On Top!
by Dr. Seuss
Three animal friends practice balancing apples on their heads in this hilarious introduction to counting. Your little one will hear you counting to ten and want to start all over again!
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
Ask your child to point to and count all the apples on each page of the book. How high can they count?
Let's Play
This activity will help your child make connections to the text, which helps children improve comprehension.
At mealtime, count food with baby. How many different types of food are on baby’s plate? How many grapes/Cheerios/green beans, etc. are on baby’s plate?
