Reading Stories to Children

Hazel Crowther on Dec 1, 2009

Tags: childcare, Reading stories

When childminding a special part of my day was reading stories to the children I looked after.

I consider one of the most important parts of childcare, is settling down to read a story to a child or children.

When childminding I had a set time of the day when we all snuggled up on the sofa. I chose about 4 picture books, made sure I sat in the middle so that everyone could see. I put as much expression into the reading as I could, the children were capsulated, everyone was calm and relaxed, and afterwards the children and I would discuss the book and chat.

I provided a comfortable area, always available for the children to chill out and look at books which I kept in a good condition. There were some that got battered and I was always aware that children have to learn how to respect the books without being put off by too many rules. An age selection is a good idea and I always had some special favourite ones put by for ‘story time’ and not for general use.

I have happy memories of being taken by the hand, a child with a book, sitting on my lap asking me to read for a couple of minutes, then off to play again!!

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Glynis Smy on Dec 1, 2009
Reading to my children was a special pleasure. Reading to the little ones is important, they learn expression and how to read themselves.
Tim P Stavert on Dec 1, 2009
Great reading to children, especially if it is a good story. I used to make them up and they loved them especially the funny ones when I would play the clown. Seems a long time ago now my two have grown up.

Tim
Christine Ramsay on Dec 1, 2009
I have always taken great pleasure in reading and sharing books with children too. They get so involved in the stories. Lovely work.

Christine
Sourav on Dec 1, 2009
Nice one!
Themax on Dec 1, 2009
I love children and love your poem,Thank you
Teves on Dec 1, 2009
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Frances Lawrence on Dec 2, 2009
I agree with you reading to children is very important to their development.
giftarist on Dec 2, 2009
An enjoyed read..Thanks!
Netty net on Dec 6, 2009
How cool is that.
Starpisces on Dec 7, 2009
Excellent, your tips really helpful. Children are adorable, but to read to them need a lot of patience.
mkd1788 on Dec 9, 2009
excellent …nicely expressed
S A JOHNSON on Dec 14, 2009
Good article. I always enjoy reading to children.
CA Johnson on Jan 4, 2010
Great article. It is always good to read to children.
Patrick Regoniel on Jan 12, 2010
This brings back memories. Thanks!
PR Mace on Mar 25, 2010
I started my writing career with children’s stories and I have written a as yet unpublished children’s book. I loved to read to my children and now read to my granddaughers. Good write.
sloanie on May 3, 2010
Children have fantastic imaginations, sadly it’s something we loose as we get older.
I make up stories for my grandchildren, just watching their faces as I read is priceless.
Excellent article.

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