Read a little longer as your older baby or toddler is willing to listen. Point to things in picture books and name them. Set aside at least one regularly scheduled time each day for reading. Also, take toddlers to the library or bookstore for story hour. Recite nursery rhymes and sing songs.
Rhymes help develop a young child's ear for language.
A collection of Mother Goose or other nursery rhymes Preschoolers, ages three to five years Preschooler are aware of print around them and on the page. They may pretend to read favorite books. This pretend reading helps set the stage for real reading and helps children think of themselves as readers. Asks a lot of questions while you read. Children learn through talking about books.