Some children are tactile learners—they learn and explore by touching
and feeling. You may recognize that this term describes your child if you are constantly wiping tiny finger prints
from every surface in your home.
When it comes to reading, go with it.
Let your child absorb the feel of
a book. The action of pulling, pointing, turning, zipping, tracing, engages your child's interest. Try not to be upset if your child’s eager fingers take their toll on the
book. Tape the pages and move on. (Invest in lots of extra invisible tape so you
have it on hand!)
A book is not a museum piece, but a favorite object that is
meant to be used and actively enjoyed. Of course, you don't want to encourage your child to
pull or tear pages. But if a book is a little worse for wear, consider it a good
thing. Books are replaceable; your child’s enthusiasm for a book is
priceless.
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