Books are an excellent source for children to develop language and communication skills. Through books, children learn how things are labeled, why labels define actions, how people feel, and where people and items can be located, among other things. Frequently, parents say that little kids are more interested in tearing the pages of the book than turning their pages; parents rapidly get discouraged from getting new books and sharing them with their kids because of their child's behavior.
I recommend that parents start using books with flaps or movable parts so the child can invest more time in moving the flap and then go to the next page to deal with the next flap.
This process aims to teach the child that their body can and should wait a bit more each time but to keep the child interested in opening the flap and watching what is depicted on the next page. Once the child is accustomed to turning pages, the adult can follow the child's lead, labeling what the child points out or does. For example, a cow or a ball, you close the book or turn the page. It is like doing parallel taking to the child's actions. The child's attention will continue to progress, and soon, they will be interested in knowing how things and activities are labeled and will be ready to start repeating some words. Initially, browsing books with only one picture on each page is more effective than 2-3 pictures and simple events. Little by little, with love, patience, and wisdom, parents will lead little kids into the world of books.
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