Importance of Reading Books to Children And Storytelling

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Importance of Reading Books to Children And Storytelling

Reading for young children is a common thing because parents encounter the message on the importance of reading to their children. Reading books for young children dailyy advances their language skills, opens their minds when learning about the world and helps with their own reading at school. Reading for a child when they are young can install a long-life love for books. Reading a book is thus a very good idea. When parents tell stories, especially family stories in a manner that is responsive and detailed, the children benefit in various ways as well.

When the parent is reminiscent about each day’s events with preschool children in a manner that relies on detail, the children can tell richer, more complete narratives in a year or two, unlike children of parents that are yet to learn the technique. Storytelling through a focus on detail and reminiscing enables children to showcase a better understanding of the emotions of other people (Harkins). This advanced narrative is useful in children learning to read complex materials and be able to interact with others.

To create a smooth and successful classroom session, the classroom should have clear and concise rules that make sure the students have an idea of what is required of them at all times. This will then safeguard procedures and routines. The class then relies on the reason and necessity of procedures and routines. In essence, to ensure control of the class, the procedures are consistent with instructional objectives and based on positive action words like what the class should do and not what they should not do.

The use of story bags prop box or basket during storytelling helps avoid the frustrations of trying to attract and maintain the child’s attention (Wright, Diener, & Kemp). Adding more playful and interactive bits in storytelling keeps children attentive for the short span they can manage. The use of story bags is very important especially for children that are reluctant to reading, and do not do so well with sitting or listening. The story becomes meaningful and fun when the worlds are lifted off the pages and acted to stimulate emotions and interest while still ensuring the experience is meaningful and fun.

Works Cited

Harkins, Debra A. “Parental goals and styles of storytelling.” Parental development. Psychology Press, 2014. 79-92.

Wright, Cheryl, Marissa L. Diener, and Jacqueline Lindsay Kemp. “Storytelling dramas as a community building activity in an early childhood classroom.” Early Childhood Education Journal 41.3 (2013): 197-210.