DESCRIBER: A title: "Soliz and Camila: Literacy." Soliz and Camila sit on the bed with their dad and aunt while their dad reads a picture book.
NARRATOR: Early and consistent exposure to literature is essential for all children--including those who are deaf-blind. Often parents wait to expose their child to books because of the child's limited sight and hearing--when, in fact, there is so much to be gained from reading together. Since Soliz and Camila were infants, reading has always been a consistent part of their daily routine.
ANDRƒ [reading]: ÒÔWell, thatÕs why I want help. I have nothing to give her.Õ ÔNothing to give your mother on her birthday?Õ said Mr. Rabbit.Ó
DESCRIBER: Soliz and Camila sit with their dad at a little table, where a picture book is propped open on a stand.
NARRATOR: Reading time has not only promoted bonding but has also given both children the understanding of what a book is, that it contains pictures and words, that the pages turn, and that they can have a relationship with the book through listening and touching. This is the foundation for further literacy development.
ANDRƒ: Turn the page for me, please.
DESCRIBER: Soliz turns the page.
ANDRƒ [reading]: ÒG is for grapple truck and its grabby, massive claw.Ó Look at thatÑitÕs grabbing a G.