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Bedtime Stories Are Being Abandoned

By: keen2learn

Point a video camera at somebody and ask them to say something, the chances are they will clam up. It's a natural reaction; most of us don't want to take centre stage. And it is the same with bedtime stories. To help at a child understand the story we should try to use different voices for each character, apply inflection in the narration and worst of all we have to read out aloud!

It's the end of the day, we're tired, stressed, and certainly don't feel the ideal person to read a story. Whereas mums tend to take the lead in early learning with their natural affinity with language, the bedtime educational story is still a vital support role that dad's should play. Stories develop a child's imagination, encourages literacy, self expression and an interest in reading - the backbone of all education.

Step 1. Catch your breath, relax and take your time. No point in rushing as you will achieve little apart from disappointing your child and getting frustrated yourself.

Step 2. Reading aloud may be awkward initially, with many of us inhibited by the thought of it. But it becomes a lot easier with practice. Speaking to a video camera involves ad libing or remembering some lines. Reading a story is easier as the script is right there before you.

Step 3. Try and develop a different voice for each character. It helps add drama and your child's understanding of the story. It makes reading easier for you and listening more fun for the children.

Step 4. Add inflection to your voice to emphasise the action. Make it sound scary if the villain speaks or you are setting a key scene in the story.

Step 5. Try listening to an online story. Many can be found on the web. Narrated by actors they tell the story and also give you a great idea of how you can read a story out loud.

Step 6. Show your feelings as you read the story, and ask questions to get your child to join in "What do you feel about that?"

Step 7. Read support books such as "Dad did it" by Chris Wakefield, and "How to enjoy reading aloud to young children" by Alison Shakespeare.

You have probably presented a report or opinion at work, school or university. You may have loved or loathed the experience. Some people have a natural talent to present; others need a bit of encouragement. Do remember at bedtime you have an intimate audience of one or two delighted children who also enjoy their time with you. It induces some quality time with the kids, gives mum a break and acts as a transition between work and home. With practice you will really get to enjoy it.

The LiteracyTrust in the UK have shown that story telling has a huge influence in a child's interest in reading. Their literacy skills leap ahead, and their story telling ability, something that is essential in expression, gets a real boost. And it could all be down to you and a little light reading.

Alistair Owens http://www.keen2learn.co.uk

Article Source: http://www.cursebustersound.com/article

To see an educational reading game look here: www.keen2learn.co.uk/l/119/English_Games.php To see an online stories look here: www.keen2learn.co.uk/l/440/MightyBook.php

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