Language
A love of reading and writing comes
about quite naturally for a child who
grows up seeing other people tell stories
and read, and who is often read to.
and read, and who is often read to.
A nightly ritual of family reading is
a good way to make sure that there is
time for all the great literature and poetry
that you might want to read to your child.
Poetry brings more important elements
into the child''s language: there is great
increase in vocabulary when
one delves into poetry.
Even in the simplest forms words are
used that are not common in prose. The
music of poetry gives greater pleasure
and facilitates memorization. Reading
will takes years and a child continues
to need the inspiration of being read to.
used that are not common in prose. The
music of poetry gives greater pleasure
and facilitates memorization. Reading
will takes years and a child continues
to need the inspiration of being read to.
He needs to hear the correct
pronunciation of new words, the
increase of vocabulary, the intonation
and beauty of voice and expression
of an experienced reader.
The child over seven is intensely
interested in morals and heroes.
Mythology provides a wealth of material
for this exploration, and inspires discussion
which will encompass the behavior in everyday
life, in the family, the class, and society.
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