Reading at Bed Time
Reading at Bed Time
Make reading books a regular part of your bedtime routine with your child. Tune in and respond to what they look at, do, and say. Allow them to choose a book to read before bed. Bedtime is also a good time to make up a story with your child.
Toddlers love to feel included. Try asking them to be proactive during the transition through your bedtime routine. Try asking "What story do you want to read before going to sleep?" Let them turn the pages and pause to respond to what they find interesting in the pictures. Thank them for helping you "read" the story.