Read Aloud



SUMMARY OF THE BOCA GRANDE PRESCHOOL 21-DAY READ ALOUD CHALLENGE PARENT NIGHTHELD ON 19 NOVEMBER, 2019 Here is what our partners are doing to get ready for the March 21-Day Read Aloud Challenge:Boca Grande Preschool, FL led a community read aloud event for children and a parent night for parents, grandparents, and school staff of the Preschool and Elementary School. ?The Read Aloud 15 MINUTES President, Dr. Candace Kendle, read aloud to the little ones, trying to change the idea that reading aloud is a “quiet time”. The reading aloud event was an interactive, exercise time with books that allowed the kids to have an experience that was less than quiet. Dr. Kendle joined with the teachers and school leadership to share with parents new thinking about the importance of reading aloud. She shared new information about brain development, and how getting ready for kindergarten can change the lives of our children and their future.?There was an extensive Question and Answer (Q&A) session. For many parents, this was their first real exposure to the idea that brain development begins the moment their babies enter the world, and reading aloud from that age has an enormous benefit to young lives. By the end, many truly understood how important it was to read aloud 15 minutes every day starting at birth.Here is what we are providing for you:The slides that were used in the presentation. Frequently asked questions.Handouts that were distributed.Suggestions: It is important to get everyone involved to have a successful night. If you can have the kids active separately, it allows parents to focus on being present for the information. Be respectful of the parent’s time. So many activities, responsibilities and pressures are on young families. Create a mutually beneficial environment. This event was held in the late afternoon leading into early evening. We felt it was important to provide food and the ability to take food home to other members of the family so that parents didn’t feel stressed about attending. Young families eat early and kids go to bed early. Losing an hour late in the day can be stressful and we want to make it worth the family’s time.Frequently Asked Questions:Q: What if my child doesn’t sit still?A:That’s okay – children will be listening, absorbing, and enjoying reading aloud even when in perpetual motion!Q:Is technology bad for my child?A:The?American Academy of Pediatrics recommends?children younger than 2 avoid digital media other than video chatting. Children ages 2 to 5 shouldn't watch more than one hour of high-quality children's programming per day.Q:What if they don’t like to be read to?A:Read aloud even while they are doing other things. Children are constant learning machines. They are learning at all times. It’s just as important when they are racing around the house as it is when they are sitting in your lap.Q:When should I start reading? ?A:From birth! But it’s never, ever too late to start now. Q:Not a question but an emphasis, what is happening in the brain from birth to age four??A:Your child’s brain is at approximately 90% of adult size by age five with maximal activity. They are creating billions of connections between shapes, sounds, colors, words, and so much more. The brain will never be as receptive to new ideas as it is during these years. Q:Where can I go for more information??A: ................
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