Challenge #1: Read to Your Children Every Day
Jan 24, 2016 20:38:44 GMT 9
Post by Joanna on Jan 24, 2016 20:38:44 GMT 9
My 'shout' at the bottom of the zoo would have been even more appropriate here. As I said there, my daughter (almost 10 months now) really enjoys books (she has since the very beginning) and now shows that she wants them read to her. The books are conveniently placed on a shelf near the table within easy reach (for me) and sight for her. The first time that I asked "Do you want to read a book?" and she excitedly pointed to the books I actually teared up! It was the first sure confirmation that she understands me when I speak, and what's more she is excited about books!
So yes, it is easier now to read to her because, even if I forget, she will point at the books on her own to remind me! My husband who is home with her on Monday and Tuesday reports that it's almost a bit annoying because they can't get through a meal without her demanding a book! 'Annoying' or not, I'd rather her demand a book than time on an electronic device...so we'll keep it up!
I've also written about me going back to work in January and my husband (ML) spending full days with her while I am at work. He has really taken up this challenge too and proudly reports the number of books they have read that day (recently it was 9)! He is not a very keen reader himself, so for him to be doing this, and in ml too is really special. On the days I am working I make sure to read at least one book in the morning, and one at night...or just lullabies. I've also extended this challenge to her daycare and send one book each day in her bag. Her childminders are getting into it and report the vocabulary they have learned that day when I pick her up in the evening, it's so cute, even with the funny accent.
Finally, I have begun going to her daycare on Friday mornings for 30 minutes to do singing and book reading in the ml to the other children and the attentive childminders.
So yes, reading is really becoming the foundation of this bilingual journey. Thank you all for your inspiration!
So yes, it is easier now to read to her because, even if I forget, she will point at the books on her own to remind me! My husband who is home with her on Monday and Tuesday reports that it's almost a bit annoying because they can't get through a meal without her demanding a book! 'Annoying' or not, I'd rather her demand a book than time on an electronic device...so we'll keep it up!
I've also written about me going back to work in January and my husband (ML) spending full days with her while I am at work. He has really taken up this challenge too and proudly reports the number of books they have read that day (recently it was 9)! He is not a very keen reader himself, so for him to be doing this, and in ml too is really special. On the days I am working I make sure to read at least one book in the morning, and one at night...or just lullabies. I've also extended this challenge to her daycare and send one book each day in her bag. Her childminders are getting into it and report the vocabulary they have learned that day when I pick her up in the evening, it's so cute, even with the funny accent.
Finally, I have begun going to her daycare on Friday mornings for 30 minutes to do singing and book reading in the ml to the other children and the attentive childminders.
So yes, reading is really becoming the foundation of this bilingual journey. Thank you all for your inspiration!