When i had my daughter prematurely i was told she would probably be behind on learning. I was determined not to let this happen and to give her the best possible start. I had always been an avid reader,and knew how important it is to read to babies.I read to her in her pram from the day i took her home,and she had her own library card from 3 months!(she weighed about 7lbs when i took her in-i did get some funny looks)
I read her about a dozen books every day ! and when she was old enough to crawl if i sat down i was bombarded with books! our home has always been full of books,and she still reads alot.She is now 8,she is not behind -she is above average in literacy,is a walking dictionary at times (she uses insane words!) and school always comment about her expressive reading!
Children learn everything from hearing it.The best thing anyone can do for there child is talk to them about everything (even what shopping you buy) and read to them often,it does`nt matter what ,even reading babies the tv mag-they don`t know the difference. You will reap the rewards when they go to school.I really miss the early years i spent with my daughter,we had so much quality time together.
Have another then! ;o)
ReplyDeleteShows how much the experts know. Fifty years after story times, I still quote childhood lines to my mom.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite. "Are you my mother?"
"Yes," she say's "I am your mother."
Nothing beats the bonds of love. Cheers -Kelly