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Make the Most of Reading Time

Woman and girl sitting on a couch, smiling and reading a book together, with people in the background.

Looking for a way to connect and share quality time with your child?

Here are tips to create relational bonds with your child through stories and to make the most of reading time with your child!

ARTSiE is committed to advancing the literacy and artistic expression of your children.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity for your child.

A yellow box with a purple border featuring text tips for storytelling with children. Title: "1. Be as Dramatic as Possible." Suggestion: Use sound effects, accents, and encourage child to act out movements like a snake or frog.
Yellow background with text suggesting inviting stuffed animals, action figures, dolls, or a pet to make storytime special for kids.
Bold title: "3. Keep Lovingly Worn Books in Rotation" with text explaining the comfort and emotional importance of familiar stories for children.
Text reading "5. Reflect on the Story: Talk about the book for a few minutes before moving on. You can start with statements like 'I wonder...', 'I wish I could ask the author...', and 'I'm getting the idea...' This helps develop your child's intuition and ability to communicate a story back to you."
Tip card with purple background and text on encouraging children to predict book events by using titles and illustrations.
Text graphic with tip about connecting stories to real life
Instructional text on creating a reading nook by draping a blanket over chairs to make a fort.
Text image with advice about bedtime storytelling
Illustration of three stacked books in yellow, teal, and purple colors.

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