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Reading to Your Pet | NPT3
Season 2022
Episode 10
Reading to a pet can help motivate children. Reading fluency, including pacing and phrasing, improves with reading aloud and practicing the same material over and over. Plus, children are not the only ones to benefit from this exercise. Pets enjoy the attention received. When a child reads to an animal, there is no judgment. A pet is available every day to be a consistent listening companion.
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Practicing learning letters and letter sounds creates a solid foundation for reading.
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Combine storytime with family time for a memorable reading experience.
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Set goals for your children like reading one paragraph at a time for a fun, new challenge.
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Going to a public storytime is a good way to switch up your family's reading time.
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Have your child practice writing letters in sand and review the sound it makes.
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Make your next trip to the library an adventure.
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Grab some art supplies and draw a picture to practice storytelling skills.
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Rereading old favorites can encourage new skills with your children.
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Discover a new way to connect with your older children by reading to them.
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Let your kids express themselves by creating art while expanding their love for reading.
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Use an app for audio books that highlights the words while you listen and read along.