Hasbro Children's Hospital Parenting Guide:
Reading Tips for Parents
2 Years Old
Even young children enjoy books and learn from sharing books with
adults.
What to expect
At age 2, children can:
- Choose a book to share.
- Enjoy sharing the same book over and over and over again.
- Repeat some of the words and phrases you say or read.
- Ask you questions, such as,"What's that?"
- Enjoy a trip to your local public library for "story time"
or to borrow some books.
What you can do
- Find a quiet, comfortable place for book sharing.
- Use book sharing as a way to calm and comfort your child.
- Start a conversation by repeating an important word your child
has just said. For example, you could say: "Balloon. Lots
of balloons. The girl has lots of balloons." Then wait for
your child to say something more.
- Count pictures and wait for your child to repeat the numbers
after you.
- Respond with enthusiasm to your child's questions and comments.
The information in this guide is provided by the Read
To Me Program at Hasbro Children's Hospital.
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