reading aloud

Reading aloud is the "single most important activity" an educator or parent can do to ensure future success in reading, according to Becoming a Nation of Readers. That's a lot of weight to put on a simple story!⁠⁠
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When you read aloud, especially in an animated way, you promote emerging literacy and language development and foster a love of reading in young learners. ⁠Most importantly, it's never too early to start. ⁠
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Now for the reality of it all: parents are exhausted by the end of the day, and sometimes, a book before bed can feel impossible to do. If you feel like you can't do it, pick a short, funny, entertaining book, zip through it, and say goodnight! (The @mo.willems.studio books are good for this.)⁠
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Pro Tip: You can demonstrate how enjoyable and entertaining reading can be using a silly voice, highlighting a word with a unique inflection, and creating a cozy, dedicated space for storytime to occur.⁠