Toronto Montessori School - Casa Vera Montessori

Because, if you do, they may let you read in peace.
Because, for that time they will remain clean and quiet.
Because it is nostalgic.
Because every teacher and librarian they ever encounter will thank you.
Because, until they learn to read themselves, they will think you are magic.
Books are one way of passing your moral values to them. readers know how to put themselves in another's shoes.
Children's book illustrations are often so good that they will encourage a lifelong appreciation of art.
Because children's books today are so good that they are fun for adults too.
Because reading to them will encourage them to become readers.
Because when you hold them and give them this attention they will know that they are safe and loved.

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