Nowadays, it is completely normal that a small person scoops up information with the help of all kinds of gadgets and has almost unlimited access to the Internet. However, there is still an opinion - "there is nothing to replace the book", I wonder why?
The question of why there should be books in a child's life is not really difficult.
Firstly, the joint reading of children and parents makes them very close not only physically, when the baby sits side by side with mom or dad, but also emotionally, when the read is discussed between family members. And this rapprochement is very important for the full development of the child.
Secondly, the book develops imagination, because it does not offer ready-made images (such as films or cartoons), but allows the child to imagine how the heroes of the book look and the events that happen to them.
Third, the book educates. Especially if it's a book of fairy tales. Children always want to be like the main characters, and with the skillful reading of fairy tales by the parents, the child will try to resemble his hero in real life. Some mothers and fathers deliberately replace the name of the main character of a fairy tale or story with the name of their baby, thereby strengthening the desire of their child to be just as strong, courageous, and kind.
How to make a book a part of a child's life? Here are some tips for parents:
- Choose books that are age appropriate for your child.
- Pay attention to the quality of prints and illustrations. The book should be of high quality not only in content, but also in design.
- Focus on the interests of the child, read what really excites him.
- Read classics and stay tuned for new books.
In order to accustom your child to books, start reading together, answer his questions, and explain the incomprehensible. Then the child, involved in the world of the book, can be left alone with her. If there is a book nearby, it cannot be boring.
