Don't miss the first and bestselling book in the beloved Pete the Cat series! Pete the Cat goes walking down the street wearing his brand-new white shoes. Along the way, his shoes change from white to red to blue to brown to WET as he steps in piles of strawberries, blueberries, and other big messes! But no matter what color his shoes are, Pete keeps movin' and groovin' and singing his song...because it's all good. Buy this book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2EwSBGd Why Is Getting Ready to Read So Important? It is almost impossible to go through a day without reading. Reading affect almost every aspect of life, from cooking to doing homework to shopping. And when it comes to school success, reading skills are essential. Being a strong reader can help your child excel in every subject, including science and math. Fortunately, researchers have found many ways to prepare children for reading-activities you can do right at home. These activities have other benefits, too. For example, they build verbal skills, attention span and imagination. And let’s not forget one of the most important reasons to encourage reading-it’s fun! Reading teaches about fascinating people, interesting topics and faraway places. As your child gets ready to read, keep in mind that your goal is to teach her* about reading, not how to read. Some preschoolers learn to read naturally, but many don’t. Most children who don’t read by kindergarten have no trouble catching up to those who do. Start Reading to Your Child in Infancy It’s never too early to start reading to your child. Studies show that being read to helps children of all ages, including babies. Here are some tips for reading with infants: •Read, sing and talk to your baby from the beginning. Remember that it helps babies to hear rhymes, words and sentences in addition to”baby talk.” •At about six mouths, show your baby brightly colored picture books. Cuddle up and describe what you see. •At about nine months, try books with pictures and names of familiar objects, such as apple, bottle or cup. Let your infant hold and touch baby-safe books. •Use different tones of voice and other “special effects,” such as making funny faces. This helps keep babies interested. •Read to your baby every day, but keep sessions short. Make the Most of Reading Time It’s important to spend at least 10 to 15 minutes a day reading with your child-and to help your child learn as much as possible during this time. For instance, instead of simply reading aloud, you might ask your child to help turn the page. This teaches him that pages turn from right to left. Here are some other ways to make reading time more meaningful: •Allow your child to choose the book you will read. If that’s too difficult for him, pick out a few books and let him select one. •Remember that it’s okay to read some works your child doesn’t know. Hearing them in the context of the story will help him learn. •Point to words as you read. This shows that words read from left to right. •Leave our a familiar word in a sentence and let your child fill in the blank. For example, “Sam was bouncing his_________.” •Ask your child question about the story you’re reading. Here are some suggestions: 1. What do you think will happen next? 2. How do you think this character? 3. What would you do if you were this character? 4. Does this story remind you of anything that has happened to you? 5. How do you think this story will end? 6. How would you change this story? •Answer your child’s questions, even if she interrupts the story. And if she wants to stop reading or skip a few pages, that’s okay, too. Enjoying reading is more important than finishing the book. Reading... A Skill That Lasts a Lifetime There’s no doubt about it-building reading skills is one of the best things you can do for your child. In fact, helping children learn about reading is so important that it’s one of educators’ top goals. So, make reading activities a priority. You’ll be giving your child a head start in school-and in life. Here in this YouTube channel “simicrane 2” we believe in the power of reading and education for the young minds. We believe in making something wonderful and put it out there for everyone to see. We never get to meet our viewers but somehow in the act of making something with a great deal of care and love... something is transmitted there. This is a way of expressing ourselves to our viewers our deep appreciation. We need to be true to who we are and remember what is important to us. Putting great children’s videos is our passion. This is what is going to keep simicrane 2, simicrane 2. Thank you. Read to your child every day and when you can’t let them watch YouTube Channel “simicrane 2.”