Read with Your Toddler

How to share books with a busy, independent toddler.

• Let your child choose a sturdy picture book.
• Sit where you are both comfortable.
• Let your child touch the book, point to pictures, and help you turn the pages.
• Name what you see, or read the words clearly.
• Read for as long as your child is interested – 30 seconds or 10 minutes.
• Does your child get distracted? Just try again later.

Making reading a part of family life will help your child be ready to do well in school.

IEL Resource

• Resource List: Encouraging Literacy Development in Infants and Toddlers