lundi 21 octobre 2013

Read Along Stories Online For Children

By Elena McDowell


Children have always loved hearing stories. Often the bedtime story is one of the favorite times of day, enjoyed by both parent and child. Hearing about heroes, villains, dangerous beasts and daring adventures not only helps to stimulate the imagination but gives children the opportunity to play out many of their concerns and fears. They also begin to develop an understanding of the relationship between printed words and what they mean. Many parents are now using read along stories online as a resource.

Poor readers are at a great disadvantage in a world where the written word is so important. This is why interactive websites can help a great deal with children are are struggling to read. Many of these sites offer free audio books that combine education and entertainment. They are structured in such a way that children are encouraged to participate.

Most of the classic fairy tales we all grew up with are available on these sites. There are also many excellent modern tales that are beautifully illustrated. A number of the books are also animated, making children feel as though they are watching a movie. These books are available in all kinds of formats. They can also be downloaded to a number of different devices, from smart phones to kindles.

Audio books can help to capture the imagination of a child in a world where a paper book may seem boring. The child can also be more actively involved in the sense that they can pick a story themselves from a selection. They can then listen to the voice of someone skilled at reading, such as that of a famous actor. This demonstration gives them more understanding of how the words should be pronounced and about phrasing.

Audio playback may even come with highlighting of words, making following along even easier. This means that all the senses of the child are stimulated. They can see the words, hear them being read and then follow along and say the words themselves too. Easy instructions buttons are often available to allow a child to proceed at their own pace and to stop or go back if they need to.

Many of these books are written for young children who have just begun reading. The best way for them to become fluent is by practicing their skills. As they hear and see the word, voice it out loud and start to string sentences together, they become so absorbed in the process that they are not even aware of learning new skills. Children who experience problems with reading also benefit.

There are many websites of this nature offering parents some amazing resources. It is easy for them to download a whole collection of these audio books. This gives their children the chance to practice their reading whenever they want to, without having to depend on the parent. They can even practice while parents are busy with other activities like shopping or driving.

The availability of thousands of read along stories online offers parents an invaluable resource. Creating a collection of audio books for their children means that they never have to worry about how to keep them entertained. At the same time, they are encouraging their children to become more fluent readers which has great benefits for their future.




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