Small Words Paint Big Pictures

One of the wonderful things about a poem is that it can create a vivid picture with just a few inspired words. It also helps you introduce your child to the beauty of language as she listens to the sounds and rhythm of the words. Though she may not understand the meaning of all the words at first, she will enjoy hearing the rhymes and patterns as you read the verses. Emphasize the rhymes as you read the poems aloud – you will be aiding her future reading skills by building her awareness of these sounds.