EduNews Magazine EdUnews May/June 2014 | Page 43

C Children acquire language in two ways in particular: when they are spoken to, and when they are read to. A child’s first acquaintance with stories and books is through his parents, and it is never too early to begin. Foster a love and appreciation for stories and books as a source of knowledge and pleasure in your child from a young age. He will become naturally eager to learn to read. Books play a defining role in the four main areas of development. June/July 2014• •43