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Sparkup Tips for Reading Aloud to your Child
When you can’t be there – Sparkup can. It encourages your children to read on their
own, and ignites their passion for books. Still, there’s nothing better than the time you
set aside each day to read to your child. We hope these tips will help bring you hours of
enjoyment and create memories that will last forever.
• If reading aloud isn’t something you’re comfortable with, practice by reading the book
aloud to yourself first. Your children will love it because it is you reading it to them.
• Make reading time sacred – set your cell phone silent, turn off the TV, and remove any
other distractions.
• Reading time is for you too, so have fun - practice using different voices and be as
theatrical as you want – your child will love it!
• Feel free to expand outside the written text – explain things your child might not
understand or involve them in the story by asking questions about what they see in
the pictures.
• Read clearly and slowly (almost to where you think you are reading too slowly…); It will
sound calm and relaxed to your child, not boring.
• Reading isn’t only for bedtime! Any time of day is the right time for a good story.
• Start early! Even your infant will benefit from having you read aloud – you are creating a
