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Reading together

Make Read-Aloud Time a Family Moment

Reading aloud can bring different ages together around one story, even when everyone joins in a different way.

A mother and child reading together: Make Read-Aloud Time a Family Moment

A small way to begin

One person can read while others listen, look at the pictures, or take turns with a line. Keep the gathering casual and welcoming.

Make it your own

Choose a story that works for the youngest listener, then let older children add questions or observations. Shared attention matters more than perfect silence.