Language Tip of the Week 9: Shared Book Reading

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Written By Cherie Finocchiaro

Transcript:

Hi, this is Cherie, the Principal Speech Pathologist at Apex Speech and Language, here to bring you another Language Tip of the Week.

This week's Language Tip is shared book reading.

Shared book reading involves interactive reading with your child. This can be done through pauses to ask questions, making comments, and encouraging participation.

For example, you might talk about the pictures in the book:

  • Objects: "Look, a hippo!"

  • Actions: "The hippo is showering."

  • Emotions: "Oh, the hippo seems very happy!"

You might also encourage back-and-forth participation by asking open-ended questions. For example:
"Look, the boy is chasing the dog. What do you think will happen next?"

It's okay if your child has a favorite book that they keep going back to. Familiarity in books increases learning and helps language to stick.

Another great thing about reading is that you can add expression! You might use a varied tone, include gestures, and use very expressive language to keep things fun.

And that's your Language Tip of the Week! We'll see you next week.

Cherie Finocchiaro
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