How important storytelling & reading aloud are for children
In almost every family, stories are told – by parents, grandparents, aunts or siblings. Children love to listen and to immerse themselves in the magical world of stories. From the bedtime story to the legend of the pacifier fairy to the Christmas tale – everyday life always offers opportunities for storytelling and reading aloud. Use them!
When you tell stories, your child learns.
This is part of every culture in the world.Storytelling and listeningto it. You as parents pass on knowledge to your children and at the same time promote their communication skills. Youinstill values in themand invite them into exciting worlds of imagination. And playing with language is part of that too – children learn through storytelling that the cat meows, the dog barks and the cow moos.
Cozy family ritual
Most children are delighted when their parentspull out a book in the eveningand start reading aloud. That time just before bedtime is sacred to many kids. They snuggle up to mom and dad and look forward to their favorite story. Sometimes it can be the same story for weeks or months.
Theenthusiasm of your childdoes not lessen and they already know every sentence by heart. Here in our HABA online magazine you'll learn how good that is for theyour child's language developmentis.
Free storytelling
But it doesn't always have to be a book! Sometimes thestories from the past. If you, the grandparents or other relatives are good storytellers, then don't hesitate and invite your kids to listen to you!
