Reading. Reading and telling stories are important because they have a beginning, middle, and end and “are the gateway to the world of the written word” (p. 185). Stories also prepare children for...

Reading. Reading and telling stories are important because they have a beginning, middle, and end and “are the gateway to the world of the written word” (p. 185). Stories also prepare children for listening habits they will need to learn to read. Read and tell stories with your child often. Have fun making up silly stories based on common experiences