You can make a small treat for your neighbors together – bake cookies, draw a painting or write a greeting. It's a great opportunity to strengthen the bond, make you happy or offer help, and discover just a little bit of attention can brighten the day for everyone.
A Mountain of New Words
Reading books furthers toddlers’ language development and enriches their vocabulary. When reading, you can explain the meaning of new words or help toddlers understand them by pointing at the illustrations. After reading the book, you can connect it to real-life situations – “Remember when we were at the beach and made a huge mountain out of sand?
From the Child’s Perspective After you have read this book several times, you can ask your child to read it him/herself with the help of the illustrations. Reading, books that touch on emotional issues from daily life, enable children to express feelings and emotions from their inner worlds, while allowing you to discover how they have experienced the story. What did they choose to emphasize? Which details did they add?
It's Reading Time!
Reading together is an opportunity for bonding quality family time. But sometimes we find it hard to make time for story hour in our fast-paced, demanding lives. But scheduling a set time for reading as part of the family daily routine can help. Just like Grandpa and Little Miss Mouse, you can declare that a specific time in the day is your special time alone, and then find a quiet place that is free of distractions.