Thumbelina READ ALOUD - The Classic Fairytale for Children

♡ Give the Gift of Reading ♡ This is a read along/read aloud story time of the famous children’s story, “Thumbelina” ♡ For other children storybook read alouds, click here to subscribe to our channel: This work is based on an original work of the Core Knowledge® Foundation at . This does not in any way imply that the Core Knowledge Foundation endorses this work. Links to all our Read Aloud Books for Kids : 1- The Three Little Pigs : 2- Jack and the Beanstalk : 3- The Tale of Benjamin Bunny : 4- Gulliver’s Travel : 5- Swiss Family Robinson : 6- Jack Sprat Nursery Rhyme : 7- King John and Prince Arthur : 8- The Gingerbread Man: ———————————— IMPORTANCE OF READING ALOUD • Reading books aloud to kids is widely recognized as the single most important activity leading to language development. Among other things, reading aloud builds word-sound awareness in children, a potent predictor of reading success. • Reading aloud to young children is not only one of the best activities to stimulate language and cognitive skills; it also builds motivation, curiosity, and memory. Bardige, B. Talk to Me, Baby!(2009), Paul H Brookes Pub Co. • Reading aloud to kids stimulates language development even before a child can talk. Bardige, B. Talk to Me, Baby!(2009), Paul H Brookes Pub Co. • The nurturing and one-on-one attention from parents during reading aloud encourages children to form a positive association with books and reading later in life. • Children that read along to books have the opportunity to practice listening - a crucial skill for kindergarten and beyond