Reading together is one of the best activities that you can do with a child of any age.
You don’t have to read the words. Change the words and use language that children understand. Talk about the pictures and actions in the book.
Don’t just read the book. Use different voices, fun words, make sounds, facial expressions, gestures and actions to make the story come alive.
Follow the child’s lead. Don’t rush. Give the child time to look, talk about the pictures, point to the pictures and/or picture symbols or ask questions. Wonder aloud what may happen next
Pause and let the child join in with repeated words, actions or phrases
The Hungry Bear Story
The Hungry Bear Communication Board
Dear Zoo Story
Simple Stories focusing on basic emotions
Read this fun story to practice using core words: like, not, I, do, that
Simple Stories Focusing on Early Social Skills
These short stories focus on social skills (e.g., sharing, taking turns, and inviting a friend to play) during play activities with peers.
