Reading

=Reading =

An important part of developing children's reading, is reading to them. When you first start reading to a child you have to be sure you are choosing the right kinds of books. These books should be basic and predictable so that children can pick up on patterns and learn the story is told. Here is a good video that has some good tips about choosing books and the reading of them to children.  media type="youtube" key="xw4ebg0jV4o" height="390" width="480"

 Now if you want a starting place to find some good books that are appropriate for your child's age level a good website is the Children's Book Council of Australia, here you will be able to find award winning books appriate for your child.  Also one of the most important things to remember when your child is reading to you is the three P's

 Pause Prompt Praise

 These will help encourage and develope your child's reading enormously.

To find out more about Victorian curriculum and how your child is progressing feel free to visit the VELS website.