tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post4750648557152976742..comments2024-03-11T07:02:20.237+01:00Comments on Read Aloud Dad : When To Start Reading Aloud To a Child?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-60950074597454185422011-10-18T03:22:52.717+02:002011-10-18T03:22:52.717+02:00My husband and I started reading to my son (now 15...My husband and I started reading to my son (now 15 months) in utero. I'm a huge nerd, and I would read to him from Neil DeGrasse Tyson's books on astrophysics. One day I'm gonna take him to the Hayden Planetarium so he can meet Mr. Tyson. Who knows, maybe I created an astronaut.<br /><br />Lindsey @ www.babiesbooksandsigns.com Lindsey Aylwardhttp://www.facebook.com/people/Lindsey-Aylward/70000420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-50140981267568803792011-09-18T23:13:42.972+02:002011-09-18T23:13:42.972+02:00I started reading to my baby when she was TWO WEEK...I started reading to my baby when she was TWO WEEKS OLD - should have started the day I brought her home! It kept ME sane, with a nice cuddle in the rocking chair and relaxing time from all the drudgery. Every day, more and more books. By the time she was six months old, she was turning pages. She started talking early too - kids pick up language FASTER when you READ!!!Meg Mimsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-39433089155519388912011-09-18T23:13:42.599+02:002011-09-18T23:13:42.599+02:00Hi Meg Mims,
Wow, what a great story and what a l...Hi Meg Mims,<br /><br />Wow, what a great story and what a lucky girl your daughter is! There are some fabulous parents around, and I love to read and share your stories. Such an inspiration!<br /><br />Congratulations on being such a great role model for parents around the world. Thanks so much for leaving your inspiring words!<br /><br />A big hug <br /><br />Read Aloud Dad<br /><br />Re: Meg Mims Read Aloud Dadhttp://www.readalouddad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-40186974563764589722011-09-18T23:13:42.174+02:002011-09-18T23:13:42.174+02:00Thank you, Read Aloud Dad!Thank you, Read Aloud Dad!Dmitrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-85129058865781127692011-09-18T23:13:41.851+02:002011-09-18T23:13:41.851+02:00Hi Dmitry,
Thanks for your great letter and qusti...Hi Dmitry,<br /><br />Thanks for your great letter and qustions! <br /><br />By the way, Read Aloud Dad made a mistake in the original version of my response (I had a wrong "hunch" that Dmitry was expecting a baby boy). Well, I stand corrected with the help of a certain ... Mr. D! ;-)<br /><br />So, in order to celebrate the impending arrival of Dmitry's beautiful girl, the text has been changed accordingly. <br /><br />Congratulations Dmitry - and please let us know one day after she arrives. If you can spare 30 seconds one day while she is sleeping... just leave a comment to let us know. <br /><br />So that we can all drink a glass of wine to her health!<br /><br />Read Aloud Dad<br /><br />Re: @e812cf26c15cf738254b1d15dbcaa84b Read Aloud Dadhttp://www.readalouddad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-48710541843278561792011-09-18T23:13:41.509+02:002011-09-18T23:13:41.509+02:00Because we were both readers, we read aloud while ...Because we were both readers, we read aloud while I was still pregnant. And then we read to them both every day. They are now 32 and 35 and they live far away from me but if I am reading something wonderful, I call to share it. When they were very little, I would often find my husband reading Sports Illustrated out loud to them as he loved that magazine. Today, they both still read that magazine and I am convinced it has everthing to do with those early reading times together.Salhttp://salsfictionaddiction.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-69036872592658186922011-09-18T23:13:40.899+02:002011-09-18T23:13:40.899+02:00We started reading aloud as soon as he stayed awak...We started reading aloud as soon as he stayed awake (at about 2 weeks). We found that as an infant, he loved anything that rhymed - good time to practice Dr Seuss books! <br /><br />Some parents may also wonder when they should stop reading aloud. Many parents stop when kids can read by themselves, 2nd or 3rd grade. We continued to read aloud, and didn't stop until he went away to college! Family reading was an evening staple at our house, with each of us taking a turn reading a novel (usually classics).Anne Gallicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-49518001065909471432011-09-18T23:13:40.524+02:002011-09-18T23:13:40.524+02:00Read to your baby NOW!!! Not just children's b...Read to your baby NOW!!! Not just children's books but things you find beautiful and interesting. Your baby will hear you . She will know your voice,laugh and smell. <br />We had our children at home and they respond immediately to the things that are familiar. She will know you before she is born! <br />What a lovely post!!Six Athomehttp://pulse.yahoo.com/_GJVGBB5SMB3HUHDPNSEAOE73YMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-57059738747621782532011-09-18T23:13:40.112+02:002011-09-18T23:13:40.112+02:00Bravo "Six Athome",
Excellent, excellen...Bravo "Six Athome",<br /><br />Excellent, excellent point! <br /><br />Indeed, parents can and should start reading even before Day 1. <br /><br />Great advice for all future parents as they can make an important connection with their kids very early on - even before Day 1. Thanks so much for this!<br /><br />Read Aloud Dad<br /><br />Re: Six Athome Read Aloud Dadhttp://www.readalouddad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-35799007976440262332011-09-18T23:13:39.693+02:002011-09-18T23:13:39.693+02:00Wow Anne!
Congratulations on starting so early! R...Wow Anne!<br /><br />Congratulations on starting so early! Read Aloud Dad tips his hat to you!<br /><br />Also, please allow me to thank you for your most important words on "when should parents stop reading aloud". That is SO IMPORTANT.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your words - as I share your enthusiasm for reading aloud even after kids learn to read on their own. <br /><br />There is no need to stop family read-alouds and I think it is a great loss if children do not continue enjoying family read aloud sessions. <br /><br />I love your words and I adore your practice. <br /><br />You are a personal HERO of mine! <br /><br />I will be coming back to re-read this comment of yours over the coming weeks, months and years. It is an inspiration.<br /><br />Read Aloud Dad<br /><br />Re: Anne Gallick Read Aloud Dadhttp://www.readalouddad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-45218505796259185992011-09-18T23:13:39.251+02:002011-09-18T23:13:39.251+02:00Hi Sal,
First things first. As soon as I read you...Hi Sal,<br /><br />First things first. As soon as I read your name ... my mind strayed to Robert McCloskey's "Blueberries for Sal" and "One Morning in Maine".<br /><br />Although we do not know each other, your name brought a smile to my face!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing such a beautiful example from your family's reading life! One day, I hope to be calling my then adult twins about a great new book as well!<br /><br />And I must start reading some magazines aloud too - congratulations to your husband for reading aloud to your boys!<br /><br />Read Aloud Dad<br /><br />RE: @74ed55e040c8b148db4d93a0fd984fba Read Aloud Dadhttp://www.readalouddad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-26086204649091948842011-09-18T23:13:38.342+02:002011-09-18T23:13:38.342+02:00Nice article, thanks for the information.Nice article, thanks for the information.rental mobilhttp://griyamobilkita.webs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-26573262995419032232011-09-18T23:13:33.876+02:002011-09-18T23:13:33.876+02:00I have heard of some moms who read to the baby in ...I have heard of some moms who read to the baby in the womb. Hey, whatever the mom wants! But I found that my babies loved being read to and that board books and wooden books were durable. I think a short stint is perfect. <br /><br />Some of my favorite books are the Sandra Boynton books. I think I misspelled her last name. PragmaticMomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-47641866627128093652011-09-18T23:13:30.696+02:002011-09-18T23:13:30.696+02:00I was a single parent to my twin girls and was nev...I was a single parent to my twin girls and was never sure what to 'say' to them, but I am a reader, so I read to them what I was reading at the time while nursing, snuggling or any other time really. They got their board books too when they were bigger, but as infants it was Stephen King, Terry Brooks and what ever else I was reading!twinmummynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-42861075873278347252011-09-18T23:13:30.239+02:002011-09-18T23:13:30.239+02:00I read to my daughters from the time they were bab...I read to my daughters from the time they were babies. They're both young adults now and both love to read!<br /><br />I'm a new GFC follower from the Finding New Friends Blog Hop. I hope you'll drop by my blog and follow back.www.LisaBlogs.comMelissa Painternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-47146158362296378782011-09-18T23:13:29.743+02:002011-09-18T23:13:29.743+02:00Hi twinmummy!
Well, that is a story that needed ...Hi twinmummy! <br /><br />Well, that is a story that needed to be told! <br /><br />I love the fact that you read to them everything that you were reading - even Stephen King! <br /><br />It's all about sharing and hearing the voice of a parent talking. <br /><br />Lovely and congratulations on reading aloud to your twin girls at all times!<br /><br />Read Aloud Dad<br /><br />Re: @8f4d7a1c3b3cf3c3044cc766985799ed Read Aloud Dadhttp://www.readalouddad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-46450209998992572562011-09-18T23:13:29.250+02:002011-09-18T23:13:29.250+02:00Hi Pragmatic Mom!
Love your words: Whatever the ...Hi Pragmatic Mom!<br /><br />Love your words: Whatever the mom wants! <br />(Indeed, at least when the kids are in the womb - they can't say no!)<br /><br />My kids adore the Sandra Boynton (you spelled it correctly) books as well - they loved the goofiness. And kids love goofy. More about her books for anyone who is interested at: http://www.sandraboynton.com<br />Thanks for leaving a comment! Read Aloud DadRe: @2f04fd44b02f5004c4fadc411b33b1aa Read Aloud Dadhttp://www.readalouddad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-17650071445446308682011-09-18T23:13:10.577+02:002011-09-18T23:13:10.577+02:00Truthfully, I thought my husband was crazy when h...Truthfully, I thought my husband was crazy when he started reading "Wind in the Willows" and Robert Louis Stevenson's poems to our oldest daughter before she was a year old...but he instilled a love of reading and writing in her that continues to today and she is now in college. Our younger children were read to even earlier, as they heard it in the womb. I would encourage all parents (both dad and mom) to read to your children early and often it truly makes a difference.He wasn't crazynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-74985542652456460202011-09-18T23:13:10.047+02:002011-09-18T23:13:10.047+02:00Let me second that: He wasn't crazy at all!
W...Let me second that: He wasn't crazy at all!<br /><br />What a great example from the Read Aloud Dad in your family! <br /><br />I love hearing about examples such as yours - it fills me with so much respect for parents who offer their kids a literacy rich environment from such an early age.<br /><br />If you have the time ... please do ask him (and leave a comment) - about what motivated him to start reading so early. I'd love to know!<br /><br />Thanks so much for your contribution!<br /><br />Read Aloud Dad<br /><br />Re: @8decb5277850fee4158c164e5f95b624 Read Aloud Dadhttp://www.readalouddad.comnoreply@blogger.com