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How to Read with Your Baby

Discover why reading to your baby with hearing loss is so important and find helpful tools to make it happen.

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At A Glance

19min
Interactive Content
Self-Paced

Welcome to How to Read with Your Baby

One of the most important things you can do to prepare your baby for a lifetime of learning is to read with them early and often – especially if your little one is deaf or hard of hearing. If your baby has been diagnosed with hearing loss recently and you're looking for ways to help them listen, talk, read, and thrive, this lesson is for you! You'll find helpful knowledge, tools, and resources to make reading with your baby a reality.

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What You'll Learn

  • Practical ways to make reading a habit and easily incorporate it into your day 
  • Tried-and-true strategies for interacting with your baby as you read
  • Tips for making reading fun and achievable
  • Helpful guidance for making observations and partnering with your LSL interventionist 

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  • Getting Started

    • Introduction 1m
    • Why Is Reading to Your Baby Important? 1m
    • What You’ll Take Away 1m
    • What Are the Benefits of Reading to Your Baby? 1m
    • Learning Checkpoint 1m
  • Practical Tips: How to Read with Your Baby

    • How To: Cozy Up and Share a Book 1m
    • How To: Make It Fun 2m
    • How To: Explore the Book 1m
    • How To: Have a Conversation as You Read 1m
    • How To: Prepare Ahead of Time 1m
    • Learning Checkpoint 1m
  • Take Action

    • Reading Tips in Action 1m
    • Try It! 2m
    • How to Make 15 Minutes of Reading Every Day a Reality 1m
    • Make a Game Plan 1m
  • Next Steps

    • Take It To-Go: Download Your Daily Reading Reminder Checklist 1m
    • Lesson Wrap-Up 1m

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