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Play with books to encourage reading

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A book in the hands of a child can lead to fly through worlds of fantasy, imagination, magic … and this meeting be transformed into a veritable maelstrom of feelings, voices and noises. Is that a book is also a great tool to play, and as such, must be present in the life of a child from birth. A gesture as simple as reading a story to a child may perpetuate a rewarding hobby throughout his life. Children copy what they see in the majors, so if you are reading, will start small by La encourage reading proposes ideas to turn the book into an instrument of fun for your child. Once you catch a book … will not leave!

FIVE IDEAS TO PLAY WITH A BOOK
THE GAME OF VOICES
Any story however small can be transformed into a set of voices and noises. Younger children love to hear changes in pitch: high-pitched voices, serious, that mimic the children, a witch, sounds of water, wind, animals … They learn to identify different characters: the good, the bad, the youngest or most old people. The truth is that any creative element will capture your attention!
Note: Recommended for children aged 0 to 8 years.

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DRAWING HISTORY
You only need crayons, construction paper and a narrator. The game is that children represent the different frames of the story: the beginning, middle, and the outcome. Can make as many pictures as you like, the important thing is Read the rest of this entry »