In order to be successful in school as well as in virtually any future vocation, it is necessary to possess strong literary skills. Unfortunately, not every child has an easy journey on the road to literacy. Some children never learn to read properly. Others may manage to master the skills involved eventually, but the process is so difficult and unpleasant that they view reading as a dreadful chore instead of a cherished activity. The answers lie in a solid understanding of early development, so make sure to convey the following points to the parents who attend your demos.
Babies enjoy books from birth.
Of course, during the first 6 months or so, they won t understand a single word, nor will they have the capacity to handle the pages. But they will love being held and read to by those they love. Simply feeling the warmth of those people and hearing the gentle rhythm of their voices associated with books will set a firm foundation for a lifelong love affair with the printed word. Starting at about 6 months, infants will want to get into the act themselves. They will want to grab the books and explore the pages not only with their hands and eyes, but their mouths as well.