ASK THE EXPERT: 🤓Age-by-Age Guide Reading to Your Baby (From Womb to School Age!)🤰🏻🤱🏻📚

Hi Mommy! Phonics helps children read quickly and accurately, without relying on rote memorization or guessing. For example, instead of memorizing the word 'elephant' as a whole, children can break it down into smaller parts like 'e-l-e-p-h-a-n-t' and read each sound. Toddlers can easily identify the sounds then they will be able to recognize the letters.

Hi Mommy! You may introduce a young child to reading by buying him/her storybooks full of illustrations that they are very interested in.

Hi Mommy! Bedtime storybooks are the most usual.

Here are some simple and effective tips for making the most of your reading time together: Choose the Right Time: Pick a time when your baby or child is relaxed and attentive, like before naptime or bedtime. A calm environment helps them focus on the story. Use Expression in Your Voice: Make the story exciting by using different tones and expressions. Babies and children love hearing different voices for characters and emotions. Engage with Pictures: For babies, point to the pictures and describe what you see. As they grow, encourage them to point at things and ask questions about the images. Make It Interactive: Let your child touch and explore the book. For babies, choose board books or cloth books with textures. Toddlers can turn pages and participate by making sounds or gestures. Ask Questions: While reading, ask simple questions like "What's that?" or "Where is the ball?" This encourages them to think about the story and be a part of it. Repeat Favorite Books: Babies and chi

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You can start reading to your baby from the very beginning, even before they're born. The soothing sound of your voice while you read can be comforting for them. As they grow, aim to make reading a part of their daily routine, starting around 3 to 6 months of age. Choose colorful, sturdy board books with simple pictures and few words. Short sessions during calm moments, like after feeding or before sleep, work well. Your voice and the interaction with books will stimulate their developing brain and create a strong foundation for language skills.

Reading books to your baby in the womb involves choosing comforting stories and reading aloud regularly. Place the book near your belly and read in a soothing voice. This familiarizes your baby with your voice and rhythm. Benefits include bonding, language development, and auditory stimulation. Research suggests babies recognize stories after birth, promoting a sense of security. Your voice becomes their earliest connection to the world. It's a heartwarming way to start building a lifelong love for reading and learning.

For Filipino infants aged 3-6 months, consider board books with vibrant colors and simple illustrations. "Ang Pambihirang Buhok ni Lola" by Rene Villanueva introduces culture, while "Hapinoy" by Al Estrella engages with textures. "Si Nanay, Si Tatay, at Si Bunso" by Rusell Molina tells a family story. "Bahay Kubo: A Filipino Nursery Rhyme" by Pio Tiongco Jamora Jr. offers a beloved song. Lastly, "1, 2, 3, Luto Tayo! A Filipino Counting Book" by Lulu Delacre introduces numbers. These choices stimulate visual and auditory senses, promote language skills, and begin a lifelong love for reading and culture.

Para sa mga toddlers, masusugpo ang kanilang interes sa mga activity books na puno ng kulay at mga larawan. Ang "My First Toddler Coloring Book" ay nagbibigay-daan sa kanila na magkulay nang malaya. Ang "Touch and Feel" books tulad ng "Pat The Bunny" ay mag-aambag ng tactile na pampalakas ng kanilang sensory development. Mga lift-the-flap na aklat katulad ng "Where's Spot?" ay nagpapalakas sa kanilang cognitive skills. Ang "Shapes and Colors" activity books ay mag-aambag sa kanilang pag-aaral ng mga hugis at kulay. Ang mga activity book na ito ay nagtataguyod ng malikhaing pag-unlad habang nagbibigay saya.

Ang iyong anak ay handa na para sa pagbabasa kapag may mga palatandaan ng interes sa aklat, gaya ng pagtingin sa mga pahina at pagturo sa mga larawan. Kapag naiintindihan na nila ang simpleng kuwento at may atensyon na makikinig, maari na silang handa. Kung sila'y nagtatanong ng mga salita at pumapasok na sa kanilang buhay ang mga konsepto mula sa mga kuwento, ito ay tanda rin ng kanilang pagkakaroon ng "reading readiness." Importante ring maging magaan at masaya ang kanilang karanasan sa pagbabasa para mapalaganap ang pagmamahal sa pag-aaral.