One of the Recommendations that teachers, and also grandmothers and grandparents, give us is to read a story to the child before going to sleep. This is a shared and intimate moment between mother and child, and also with father. This time is a gift for the child, and also for us, so no matter how tired you are, don't miss it.
Thinking that the day has been long, both for you and your son, We are going to recommend you some short stories that you can read to him before going to sleep. It will not take you more than five minutes and you will see how the reward is worth it. It will be an intimate moment between you.
Advantages of reading to the child before bed
Even if the child cannot read it is important that you see how you handle a book, and you tell him stories that come out of that magical object that are written words. With the daily gesture of telling a story you will be creating a bond that will motivate the child towards books. The child will feel valued and loved, you are dedicating exclusive time to him, which is a reinforcement of his self-esteem.
As a recommendation we tell you that do not choose stories with situations or characters that can create restlessness to children. Look for kind stories, with values and without too much action. This way we will help the child to sleep better. Much better than watching television or mobile, with those lights that do not benefit when having a good rest.
For younger children, reading children's stories to them helps them acquire more vocabulary and improve their oral expression. You We recommend stories for 3-year-old boys and girls. And to slightly older children, you can ask them to be the ones to read the story to you, so they will improve their attention, concentration, and learn spelling.
Short stories with bedtime values
We have made a selection of 3 very short stories that will help the child learn stories with values. You can find these stories online and print them, or ask your librarian and bookseller to get them for you. Don't be surprised if he asks you to reread it over and over again.
- The mountain and the bird. This short story tells the story of friendship between a bird and a mountain. With it you can transmit the value of friends and their loyalty.
- A love without mistake, is a very funny children's story that tells the love story between the letters M and B. With this story, children will know why M and B always go together
- Leo and his bike, is a story to teach your child to manage frustration. It's about a boy, Leo, who gets very angry every time he falls off his bike.
These are some of the stories that we propose, but we have more.
Short stories to teach children
Now we present you a series of short stories that will help you get your children to brush their teeth with more courage, or not to hit their siblings, and they may even leave your bed and decide to sleep alone.
- Ana and the mouse club, It is about a girl who did not want to brush her teeth because she preferred to play. Until one day he meets some cute little mice.
- Nacho sleeps alone, is the story of Nacho, a boy who every night went to his parents' bed very scared by the terrible monster that appeared in his dreams. Luckily, his mother teaches him a trick so that the creature never visits him again.
- Bye, pacifier, bye. This is a short story about how Simón has to cope with the moment of giving up the lollipop and getting older.
- It does not stick. It is a story that offers us an original solution for two brothers who tend to fight and even hit each other.
With these proposals We have wanted to get out of the classic tales and fables, but they are totally valid. It was just about giving you other options, which we hope have convinced you.