Posted on Thu, June 12, 2008
How you read with your child is as important as how frequently you read to them. When a child is actively involved in book sharing they learn more.
Dialogic reading is a way to encourage your child to talk more and give descriptions of what they see.
Dialogic reading can be used for children of all ages but is most effective when a child has at least 50 words of expressive vocabulary.
Dialogic Reading Techniques:
1. Ask "what" questions.
2. Ask open-ended questions.
3. Expand on what your child says.
Give dialogic reading a try with this book:
Round Like a Ball by Lisa Campbell Ernst c. 2008
Everyone tries to guess what is round and warm and cold and strong and fragile, until they finally realize it is Earth.