Here are a few quick tips for you, to help create a positive and joyful read aloud experience with a child:

• Choose a book that you and your child will enjoy together. You’ll find that your child often wants to make the choice.
• Pick books with topics that interest your child: fantasy, fairytales, sports, poems, magazines, information/non-fiction
• It is a good idea to start with books that have predictable language patterns. Your child can pick these patterns up and repeat them easily.
• Read for a short time, but make it daily. Make it a habit.
• Hold the book so that you both can see the print.
• Before you start, share the title, look at the book cover, and wonder together about what the book will be about.
• Point to each word, or slide your finger under the text as you read.
• Spend lots of time talking about the book with your child. Encourage your child to do lots of talking about the book.
• Read and reread your child’s favorite books.
• Relax and enjoy your read aloud time together.