 | Use props as you tell or read a story. This helps the children
remember it better. |
| Encourage the children to use the props as they retell the story. |
| Ask some questions about the story. Thinking about the story and
putting it into words takes time. Remember to give lots of time for
the children to come up with the answers. |
| Talk about the story after you have read it. Summarize the plot or
main idea for the children. |
| Talk about their day; what did they do first, second, third and so
on. |
| Ask your children to retell their favourite story. |
| Read developmentally appropriate, quality picture books to
children often. |