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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Hi, I’m Loh Chin Ee and welcome to the How We Read Podcast.

I started this podcast because I wanted to help people better understand the art and science of learning to read.  

In my work as an educator and researcher at the National Institute of Education, people often ask me: How do I get my child to read? Can you recommend a book to make me a better reader? Does reading literature make a difference to my life?  

Join me as I interview experts and educators who share their rich experiences with us.  

The How We Read podcast launches on the 4th of January.

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