Listening and literacy go hand-in-hand. It has been proven that children who are read to from an early age are more likely to succeed at reading and writing in the early years of schooling. They are also more likely to want to read and to develop an interest in reading and writing.
But, many parents find it difficult to read to their children as much as they should. Either they are time-strapped, or they feel that they can’t do justice to the stories on the page and bring them to life for their children. When authors write stories they do it with specific characters in mind – they can hear the characters’ voices, the sounds they make and even the sound effects that make up the background of the story. But, there are few people who can really capture the essence of a story and captivate their audience.
So, why not let someone else bring the stories to life? Audio books are an excellent way of ensuring that your children are read to and develop a love of stories and literature. In addition, it is important that some stories are seen and heard and that others are only heard and, therefore, used as a stimulus for the developing imagination of a child. In an age where visual stimulation and sensory overload are part of our everyday lives, it is vital that children learn to use their own imaginations to generate imagery. Allowing children to listen to a story with their eyes closed or while they draw pictures is the ideal way to help them to develop this vital skill. Drifting off to sleep to the sound of a story being read is a very relaxing experience too.
Chatterbooks aims to provide parents and children with an easy way of accessing both physical and auditory literature. Think of it as a portal to your child’s imagination stimulation. http://chatterbooks.co.za
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