Sentences with phrase «reading stories for children»

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It's reasonable to think, for example, that when you're reading a bedtime story to your child, you are irreplaceable.

Meet the innovator who is making it possible for parents and loved ones who are away from home to read bedtime stories to children.

I read an article once about children not being told stories about dragons because dragons breathe fire and you wouldn't want children around fire, for their protection.

I shouldn't have been so surprised to recognize God when I gloated over sleeping children or nursed through cluster feeds or washed soiled sheets in the middle of the night or clapped until my fingers tingled over Christmas carols in school gyms or read aloud childish stories printed on construction paper or welcomed friends for sleepovers.

In the presentation, I mentioned that upon reading the story of Joshua and the Battle of Jericho for myself, I realized it was a story about genocide, with God commanding Joshua to kill every man, woman, and child in the city for the sole purpose of acquiring land.

This dilemma, it seems to me, calls for reflection upon all those old fairy tales in which the bolder of three unrestricted wishes manages nevertheless to screw things up: reading those stories as children, with considerable incredulity, we thought that in the same situation we would surely do better.

One is the reality system of face - to - face encounter with other people, working at the office or store or home, taking care of the children or visiting with neighbors, playing with the kids and tending the yard, reading books and telling stories and remembering the past and planning for the future.

Yet I would urge parents, especially today, to read this story to their children because of what it can do for us, the parents.

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The catechetical story is the same, whether the children are speakers of Italian, with a taste for writing and reading sestinas, or speakers of English, with a taste for the rhythms of rap.

The nativity story was read aloud by my friend with carols sung at the appropriate places, and all went like clockwork until it came time for the arrival of the angels of the heavenly host as represented by the children of the congregation, who were robed in white and scattered throughout the pews with their parents.

They had bought brand new wooden blocks for the children's library and held a block party for the kids to play with them and hear stories read to them about shapes.

Tyler reads stories to elementary school children and, for the past two years, has been a date at An Evening of Dreams, a Sacramento event that gives special needs teens and young adults a full prom red - carpet experience.

One of the most enduring images we all have is that of George Bush as the leader of the free world sitting, clueless about what to do next, in a nursery school reading stories to children for 15 minutes after being told that planes had been flown into the Twin Towers.

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My Dragon Is Scared: 12 Rhyming Stories to Help With Toddler Fears — Perfect for Early Readers or to Read With Your Child at Bedtime

If you're tired of reading «Twas the Night Before Christmas» for the millionth time, check out these newly released Christmas books for children: The Gift of the Magi — I remember reading the classic O. Henry story in school.

Inquire about an opportunity for your child to share stories or read books to animals who may feel lonely at the shelter.

We read stories about unattended children getting hurt by objects as benign as a paperclip, how parents get arrested for allowing their children to go outside and play alone, and how it's important that we're actively engaged with our children most of the day.

Reading a book, or telling a story is a classic way to prepare a young child for bed.

For more fun, try reading using funny voices, or if you are reading a rhyming book for example, encouraging children to come up with their own silly rhymes or to act out what is going on in the stoFor more fun, try reading using funny voices, or if you are reading a rhyming book for example, encouraging children to come up with their own silly rhymes or to act out what is going on in the stofor example, encouraging children to come up with their own silly rhymes or to act out what is going on in the story.

Suggest that instead of eating sugar make the birthday child feel special throughout the day with special birthday privileges like being the teacher for a bit, being the line leader, read their favorite story or do their favorite activity a bit longer on their special day.

Reading any book is a soothing way to send your toddler off to dreamland — but stories about going to bed, sleeping, or dreaming are particularly suitable for bedtime, and can even help your child understand and accept bedtime rituals.

Since the state doesn't give birth to my children, feed them in the night, clothe them, hold them when they're sick, read stories for hours each day, worry when they begin toddling around, and teach them right from wrong, I don't think they should get to decide what my kids learn and what assessments I use to gauge their learning.

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He just fought me so hard, but I had read other stories of moms that had to fight for months before they got their child to latch again, so I'm very thankful that I finally convinced him that it coming from the source was better than sucking it out of a bottle.

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You might think that reading Goodnight Moon for the 800th time is an exercise in futility, but your child is learning every single time he hears his favorite story.

There are some actions for children to do as the story is read.

His father Bear (a nickname for Edward Michael) Gryls obviously loves to read children's stories.

It is also a good idea to ask your child to pick the stories for you to read for their bedtime.

Even friends who aren't that comfortable with kids may be more than willing to put in the effort for your sake and maybe read your child a bedtime story while you clean up so y ’ all can get your wine on at 8:15 sharp.

Reading books and sharing stories about what you enjoyed about school will help your child mentally prepare for what his new experiences will be like.

So if you've tried dimming the lights, giving warm milk, reading bedtime stories and still haven't found the right fit for your child's sleep schedule, check out some of these white noises that will help your child fall asleep.

Ask your child to listen for rhyming word pairs as you read the story.

Researchers state that, «language based bedtime routines [meaning readings books, singing songs, or story telling] may have lasting positive benefits for children's sleep duration and cognitive development.»

Tell or read stories so as to stimulate the ability of your child to visualize and pave the way for reading and learning skills.

For instance, after 10 stickers or a day of trying, you could recognize your child's effort by reading her an extra story or singing an extra song at bedtime.

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Read stories to your child, and choose stories talking about emotions or feelings for your child.

Whether your routine includes giving your baby a bath, playing a quiet game, getting your child ready for bed, reading a bedtime story or two, or singing a lullaby, make sure you do it in the same order and at the same time every night.

Selecting soothing, lighthearted and fun reading material is the best way to entertain your baby during pregnancy, and children's books are a good resource for short stories that may benefit both the mother and the infant.

The faux - children's bedtime story reached a peak of fame when the actor Samuel L. Jackson agreed to record his reading of it — in an increasingly despairing tone — for Audible, Inc..

One of my aims with the children is that they understand the true meaning of Christmas as well as enjoy it for the celebration that it has become and I love discovering versions and variations of The Nativity Story to read and share with my children.

Read your child stories about growing families - My New Baby and Waiting for Baby by Rachel Fuller are both good titles to start with.

For instance, depressed parents (whether mothers or fathers) may be less likely to read, sing songs, or tell stories to their infant children.

Highlights magazine for children ages 6 to 12 years keeps kids reading, thinking and learning with a wide variety of stories and activities.

There will likely be a stage when your child wants to be read the same story over and over again, so try to be patient with them and perhaps add embellishments with each new telling for your own amusement — why not see if they can spot the differences?

Consistent with a previous study, 35 most fathers reported regularly playing games and singing or talking to their children, suggesting that these activities may be more normative behaviors for fathers than reading stories.

Create a list of stories and books that your child loves for you to read.