How to choose books for children 2–3 years old
At this age, children cannot read yet.independently, and they perceive most of the story through pictures. Therefore, for such children it is advisable to choose books with bright, memorable illustrations.It is very useful for children aged 2–3 to read fairy tales.Photo: Getty Don't forget to pay attention to the quality of the drawings themselves. All pictures should be clear and not blurry, and it is also necessary that the drawn objects are quickly recognized by the baby. When choosing a book for a baby, pay attention to its quality. It should be made of natural, safe material, because children of this age love to taste objects. Small children do not know how to concentrate on a story for a long time. Do not rush things and try to read "The Kid and Carlson" or "The Wizard of the Emerald City" to a small child. After all, he is unlikely to remember long stories, and even more so will not understand what the story is about. Therefore, to begin with, choose the shortest and most capacious stories.
The best Russian folk tales
Our people have come up with many interesting andinstructive stories that have been passed down from generation to generation for many centuries. Not all of them will be understandable to a 2-3 year old, but some of them are still suitable for reading to children of this age. These include the following categories:
- Winter. "Morozko", "By the Pike's Command", "Zaykina Izbushka", "Snegurochka".
- About animals. "Kolobok", "The Man and the Bear", "The Hen-Ryaba", "Geese-Swans", "The Heron and the Crane".
- About family. "The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats", "The Turnip", "Sister Alyonushka and Brother Ivanushka".
When choosing a fairy tale for your child, remember that children of this age are very receptive, and therefore you should not rush to introduce them to scary characters.
Therapeutic fairy tales for kids
Such stories help children cope with fear, uncertainty and other problems, using examples of fairy-tale characters.
- How Kengurenok became independent.
- The tale of sunflower seeds.
- Squirrel - a refrain.
- The case in the forest.
For children from 2 to 3 years old, a fairy tale isnot just an interesting story. These short but very instructive stories introduce the child to the world around him, and also greatly improve his vocabulary and speech skills. Therefore, the choice of a book for the night should be approached with special attention.