*Be sure to check out our “Storytime with The Warren Center” video series at the end of this article.*

Reading to Preschoolers

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At this stage of development, most preschoolers will be able to:

It is important to keep in mind that children develop their learning and reading skills at different paces. If you are having concerns about your child’s language development or comprehension, please talk to your child’s pediatrician for an appropriate evaluation.

There are many things that you can do now with your child to help them develop language and literacy skills and to foster their love of reading.

Here are a few helpful tips to keep in mind when reading with your preschooler to build their reading skills and to ensure positive reading experiences and opportunities:

written by Seena Thomas, Occupational Therapist – The Warren Center 

 

Storytime with The Warren Center

Welcome to our Storytime with The Warren Center video series. In this series, parents will discover ways to interact effectively with their children during storytime, plus you’ll find stories you can play for your children read by the therapists at The Warren Center.

Want to learn more? Check out our articles on Reading to Babies and Reading to Toddlers.