We’ve heard many times the need for the bedtime story, and the importance of reading to children from a young age. But why is it important? How do we choose the right books? And is there a better way to read? In this episode, we learn just how important the bedtime story is, and invite guest storytellers to share with us their secrets to making a story come alive.
Episode Guests
- Dr Jo Ann Shek, Lecturer, National Institute of Education
- Ms Lianne Ong, Children’s Author
- Mr Dwayne Lau, Actor, Performer and Storyteller
- Mr Hossan Leong, Actor, Producer and Comedian
- Mr Brendon Fernandez, Theatre Performer
- Mr Remesh Panicker, Theatre Performer
- Mrs Valerie Yong and children
Resources recommended by Dr Jo Ann Shek
- Sim, S., & Berthelsen, D. (2014). Shared book reading by parents with young children: Evidence-based practice. Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 39(1), 50-55. doi: 10.1177/183693911403900107
- Hoff, E. (2006) How social contexts support and shape language development, Developmental Review, 26, 55– 88.
- Reading acquisition by Gough, P.B., Ehri, L.C., & Treiman, R
- McArthur, D., Adamson, L., & Deckner, D. (2005). As Stories Become Familiar: Mother-Child Conversations During Shared Reading. Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 51(4), 389-411.
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