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When it comes to teach toddlers for reading you do not need to wait until your toddler goes to school. As a parent you can teach your child to read since he was a baby. The following are some steps to foster interest in children reading.

1. Age 3 months.
Although at the age of three-month baby can not hold many things, but he could enjoy and focus on hearing the sound. Therefore, the baby can be introduced in the language of the book since he is about three months of age. For example, you are able to explain large images on the baby.

2. Age 4 – 6 months.
At this age your baby is starting to notice the picture contained in the book even if only for a moment. Thus the baby are able to hold his head up, your infant can be assumed by you with one hand while your other hand holding a book.

3. Age 7 -9 months.
At this age, usually a baby starts to explore. The infant is able to also grab and drop many things. In addition, the infant can put objects into his mouth as part of a curious desire.

For babies aged 7 – 9 months you should give your old book or magazine because at this age babies tend to tear the paper. Your baby may not be attracted in the story but he liked the chanting and song. Therefore, you do not read stories to infants, but you can sing a softly song that he could enjoy. You are able to also explain and name objects depicted in the book.

4. Age 9 – 12 months.
At this age a baby learns to walk so he could take some things or books which are attracted the baby. No wonder if the baby can also take things lightly or a book to the mother as an expression to require mothers to play something or read a book.

In their first year, infants begin to say the simple words and interested in the contents of the book and connect it with the name of that object. Therefore, the infant likes to listen to mother’s stories about the contents of books and even some babies may repeat voices or words that her mother speak.

5. Age 12 – 18 months.
At this age children’s language development is growing. Children can say the name of the object. At 18 months of age infants begin to merge two words as the outset of their ability to make some sentences. They also could hum a song. Their favorite books are books with simple stories and books containing the song.

6. Age 19 – 30 months.
Although not perfect, children can say a sentence at this age, so he was able to communicate with other. Some simple stories can be read which make your toddler happy. A picture-book which is equipped with explanation about the picture can also be given.

You can perform a number of ways including the following to cultivate interest in toddler reading.

A. Storytelling.
A story can be told to your toddler on a regular basis like every bedtime. Storytelling can be improved by introducing toddler to the picture-book. This can make the toddler began to like the book. You must explain that reading is fun and essential.

B. Inviting children to the bookstore.
Occasionally you can ask your toddler to go to book shops or book fair. You can show a lot of books those are appropriate to their age. Let your child opt some books and you do not need to forbid your child to select the book as far as those are suitable for his age.

C. Asking children to storytelling.
You can try to ask your child to read books or told stories to you. You must scrutinize his story and reveal that you like to hear his stories or readings which are provided by your toddler. Do not give criticism of mistakes made by your toddler. However, you must give praise and advice to your toddler. Thus the child will feel valued and motivated to enjoy reading.

D. Giving examples.
Parents have to always give the instance that their toddler like to read. You must show that you love to read and explain the benefits of reading activities. For example, you kept the fish based on the book that you read or you care for your car through the book.

Generally, if the toddler is given the spirit or motivation by his parent attention in reading will increase.