Giving children the habit of reading books at an early age supports language development.
READING HABIT:
Starting Age: - 0-6 months: Picture cards - 6-12 months: Books with thick pages - 1-2 years: Picture story books - 2-3 years: Short stories - Ages 3+: Tall stories
READING TIME: - Same time every day - Ideal before sleep - 10-15 minutes is enough - Quality is as important as quantity
BOOK SELECTION: ✅ Age appropriate ✅ Illustrated and colorful ✅ Durable material ✅ Short and simple ✅ Fun topics
WHILE READING: - Read aloud and live - Show pictures - Ask questions - Attract the child's attention - Feel free to read again
BENEFITS: - Language development - Imagination - Focus - Empathy - Successful school life
LIBRARY AT HOME: - Within reach of the child - New books regularly - Go to the library together