LSC 300 L
Literature for Children
Department of Library Science and Instructional Technology
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven CT

CONTENTS:
Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Five and Six Year Olds
Seven and Eight Year Olds
Nine and Ten Year Olds
Eleven and Twelve Year Olds
What is reading?
Tips for reading to children
Kids & Reading Home

Tips for reading to children

Ideas for getting started:

• Keep books handy
• Choose books the child likes
• Set a special time for reading
• Read at bedtime
• Read at fussy times (helps soothe or distract the fussy child)
• Donıt panic if you miss a day
• Read 15 minutes (30 minutes is better)
• Talk about the story as you read
• Get other in on the reading act

General tips for everyday:

• Put books in places the child will be
• Carry books along
• Put books beside the bathtub
• Keep books and magazines in your childıs room
• Have your child help with the grocery list
• Read recipes
• Read road signs
• Get taped recordings of books