Shortly after birth, infants whose mothers read aloud while they were pregnant are able to:
a. babble using a variety of sounds from the stories that their mothers read.
b. choose to listen to a story read by their mothers rather than by someone else.
c. communicate via cries and babbles that they do not like stories read by other people.
d. recognize certain words within the sentences by focusing on their beginnings and endings.
Question 2
When it comes to making sure that children are ready for school, the primary focus for parents of infants should be on:
a. direct efforts to teach the infants new skills and concepts.
b. ensuring that they have a rich literacy environment at home.
c. planning for a preschool enrichment program during the toddler years.
d. supporting and protecting the developing brain.
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