Reading aloud to children is one of the best
ways to help them discover the joy of reading.
And it’s never too early—or too late—to start.
All children, even infants and teens, can benefit
from listening to you read aloud.
This Reading Is Fundamental guide is filled
with tips and strategies for reading to and with
your children as they grow.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOUR CHILD?
Research shows that families play an important
role in children’s reading success. By reading
aloud with your children and encouraging
them to read on their own, you are helping
them become better readers, better listeners,
and better students. You are also helping
them build vocabulary and language skills,
and helping them gain knowledge about
the world around them. When you read aloud
together, children learn quickly that reading
is important. And most of all they learn
that reading is fun!
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Reading is more than just making sense
of words on a page. It’s an adventure!
It’s a chance to explore new places, discover
new things, and meet new people. And
it’s something you and your children can
do together. Reading aloud can be a special
time for you and your children to bond.
You can cuddle together as you share stories,
laugh at silly characters, root for heroes,
and wag your fingers at villains. You’ll get
to know each other better as you talk about
what you read. And most of all you’ll feel
satisfied knowing that you’re helping your
children develop a lifelong habit of reading.
A Guide for Parents from
Reading Is Fundamental®
RIF ’ s GUIDE TO
www.rif.org/parents
Reading Is Fundamental, Inc.
www.reading.org
International Reading Association
www.parents-choice.org
Parents’ Choice Foundation
www.read2kids.org/readaloud.htm
Family Literacy Foundation
www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists
American Library Association
O N L I N E R E S O U R C E S
How to Get Your Child to Love Reading
Esmé Raji Codell. Algonquin, 2003.
How to Make Your Child a Reader for Life
Paul Kropp. Main Street Books, 2000.
The Read-Aloud Handbook, 5th Edition
Jim Trelease. Penguin, 2001.
Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud
to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever
Mem Fox. Harvest Books, 2001.
P R I N T R E S O U R C E S
READING IS FUNDAMENTAL, INC. works to build a literate
nation by helping young people discover the joy of reading.
For more information and to access reading resources,
visit www.rif.org.
Reading Is Fundamental, Inc.
1825 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, DC 20009-5726
Toll free: 877-RIF-READ
www.rif.org
© 2004 READING IS FUNDAMENTAL, INC.
Illustration: Ward Schumaker
For a complete list of RIF parent guides,
visit www.rif.org/parents/resources.
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GETTING STARTED
Reading aloud can be done anywhere,
anytime, with almost any book.
A few things you can do to get started:
] Make a commitment to read aloud
at least once a day. It’s important
to establish a routine.
] Select a time to read aloud. It can
be anytime—morning, after school,
bedtime—but try to make it the same
time every day.
] Choose a favorite place to read
aloud. It can be a bedroom, a living
room, or any place you can read
together comfortably.
] Remember to have fun! The more
fun kids have reading aloud,
the more they will love books
and want to read them.
READING TO YOUNG CHILDREN
Even before they know what words are, children benefit
from watching and listening to you read aloud. Within
their first year, they’re able to learn basic language and
reading concepts, such as how to hold a book and that
you’re reading words, not pictures. The earlier children
grasp these concepts, the easier they learn to read
when they’re ready.
Ways to help your children get the most out
of being read to:
] Read slowly, with expression. Try using different
voices for different characters.
] Follow the words with your finger as you read.
Your child will see that words are read from
the left to the right of the page.
] Point to the pictures and say the names
of objects and colors.
] Have your child help turn the pages.
] Ask your child to describe pictures, repeat
phrases used in the story, and predict what
will happen next.
] Take time to answer her questions.
] Read a variety of books. Continue reading old
favorites, but don’t be afraid to try new stories.
Quick Tips!
] Take books everywhere (the car, bus, doctor’s
office), and make the most of every minute.
] Read everyday items aloud: food labels, maps,
menus, cereal boxes, road signs, catalogs,
and newspapers.
] Ask your local librarian to help you find books
that meet your child’s interests and needs.
] Set up a home library. A few books on a special
shelf is a great start. And it doesn’t have to be
expensive—used-book stores, yard sales,
and flea markets sell books that children will
treasure for years.
READING ALOUD WITH EMERGENT READERS
Continue reading aloud to children even after they’re
reading on their own. Reading aloud should now be an
even more enjoyable experience because you can do
it together. Encourage your child to read aloud as often
as possible. Listen attentively and offer positive feedback
as he improves.
How to read aloud with your young reader:
] Take turns reading paragraphs or entire pages.
] Help your child with words she has trouble
reading. Ask her what word would make sense
in the story, or supply the correct word so she
can move on and read the rest of the sentence.
] Be encouraging. Tell your child he is doing
a good job.
] Talk about the book as you read together.
Ask questions that allow your child to express
ideas and opinions.
READING ALOUD WITH OLDER
CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS
Older children and teens also benefit when you
read aloud to them. Reading aloud together
gives them an opportunity to read interesting
books that might be too difficult for them to
tackle on their own. It’s a great way to motivate
older readers to improve vocabulary and
reading skills. They’ll want to read more about
their favorite topics, and they’ll want to learn
how to do it on their own.
Hints for reading aloud with older
children and teens:
] Read short sections of books or
articles aloud to catch your child’s
attention. Encourage her to read
the rest on her own.
] Call your child’s attention to an
illustration or photo on the cover
of a book or magazine. Ask what he
thinks about it. Encourage your child
to read the book or article, and then
discuss it with him.
] Encourage your child to read aloud
to younger brothers, sisters, cousins, or
family friends. All children will benefit.
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