Helpful Hints:
1. Reading the stories to your children, or sharing the reading with them can involvesome fun interaction.
When you see the bold words, LIKE THIS, if you are comfortable doing so, you have the opportunity to
physically show what is being described, and the child also has the opportunity to join you, either with
the same movement, or whatever the child prefers. Occasionally you will see another phrase in capital
letters and bold, so it’s great idea to look over the story before reading it to your child, to see what you
are comfortable with.
For instance: “Luke touched his nose LIKE THIS.” In this case, you have the option to touch your nose
in whatever way you prefer, and you can interact with the child about this, either both touching noses, or
however you prefer, depending on your comfort. If you are not comfortable with acting out these simple
things, you can omit the LIKE THIS, and go on with the story.
2. The interaction at the end of most of the stories contains two options. One is driven by the child’s
suggestion, and the other is not dependent on a “correct” answer by the child. This enhances self-esteem
either way it comes out. It is helpful to look at the end of the story before reading it to your child, so you
can be ready for either option. It’s easy, but it helps to be prepared.
3. And above all, each time the story is read, you have the option to repeat what you did before, or do
things completely differently, including the ending. It’s fun, and it provides some real interaction.
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