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“Experts generally agree that taking all opportunities to read books and other material aloud to children is the best preparation for their learning to read. The pleasures of being read to are far more likely to strengthen a child's desire to learn to read than are repetitions of sounds, alphabet…” quote by Lilian Katz
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“Experts generally agree that taking all opportunities to read books and other material aloud to children is the best preparation for their learning to read. The pleasures of being read to are far more likely to strengthen a child's desire to learn to read than are repetitions of sounds, alphabet drills, and deciphering uninteresting words.”

Lilian Katz

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Source Article: Early Childhood Literacy, Lilian Katz, 1998

Reading aloud to children nurtures love of reading more than rote drills.

In simple terms: Listening to stories builds desire to read.

Key Takeaway

Read aloud regularly.

Themes

literacy parental involvement early education

Mood

educational inspirational

Type

practical motivational

When to use this quote

  • family bedtime
  • classroom reading sessions
  • library programs

Key Concepts

developmental psychology pedagogy storytelling

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does storytelling affect language development?
  • What other activities boost reading interest?
A Different Perspective

Some children may prefer visual learning; balance methods.

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