2 to 5 years
A book will be offered to each child enrolled in the project on their birthday. At this phase, the books will be offered through the municipal library to children who take part in, at least, one of the library's activities or request books during the year.
Parallel Activities
• ‘Story time’ for children aged 2 to 5, organised by the municipal library, centering on the books offered within the project;
• Workshops/awareness sessions for parents about the importance of reading with suggestions of books for each age group; promotion of reading strategies.
BENEFITS OF READING
• It improves and increases our vocabulary, developing oral and written language;
• Stimulates imagination and creativity;
• Sharpens our curiosity and broadens our views of the world;
• Contributes to a better school performance;
• Stimulates critical thinking;
• Develops and strengthens feelings of empathy and respect for others;
• Strengthens emotional bonds between parents and children;
• Improves concentration and memorisation skills;
• Helps us to understand and deal with our feelings and emotions.
TIPS FOR STIMULATING INTEREST IN BOOKS
2 to 3 years old
• Let the child question or comment on the words or images present in the book;
• Talk about feelings or emotions that may be present in the story;
• Make yourself available to read the same story several times.
3 to 5 years old
• Give the child the opportunity to tell the story they have memorised.
• Talk spontaneously about the themes of the books;
• Read the story without changing any words that you think are different or strange; ask the child about these words and explain its meaning; you'll be helping to increase the child’s vocabulary.
TYPES OF BOOKS
• Books that represent the child's everyday life;
• Books with simple stories and lots of illustrations (book albums);
• Educational books (e.g. ABC, 123);
• Books about emotions and feelings;
• Songs, rhymes, proverbs.
IMPORTANT
• Make reading a part of your child's routine;
• Make reading a fun moment, never an obligation;
• Visit libraries and bookshops and give the child the freedom to choose;
• Be a reader too. Set an example.
