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Building a daily storytelling habit strengthens bonds, enriches vocabulary, and fuels imagination. Here’s a simple, parent-friendly guide to make StoryTime your family’s favorite ritual.
1) Set a cozy routine
Pick a consistent time (bedtime works great). Dim lights, keep toys away, and let your child choose the book.
2) Make it interactive
Ask open questions, predict what happens next, and encourage your child to “act” characters with voice or gestures.
3) Build a mini library
Mix fairy tales, picture books, and short chapter stories. Rotate weekly to keep it fresh.
4) Tie reading to feelings
Reflect on characters’ emotions. This boosts empathy and emotional vocabulary.
“Ten minutes of focused StoryTime can do more for a child’s language and imagination than an hour of passive screen time.”
Practical tips
- • Keep books within reach; let kids “own” the shelf.
- • Short on time? Try a 5-minute “one page each” routine.
- • End with a calming ritual: deep breaths, a hug, lights out.
