Set Your Book Nook Up for Success

The environment where you read can either support or overwhelm a child’s visual system. 

Try adjusting or minimizing:

Sound:  Turn off background noise (TV, music, chatter)

Movement: Limit distractions like pets or ceiling fans 

Lighting:  Adjust to your child’s visual needs. Close curtains, dim or brighten overhead lights, turn on a desk lamp, or spotlight pages with a spotlight.

Consider

Are you holding the book in your child’s preferred visual field?

Are you offering pause time after reading to support visual search and recognition?

Would it help to show one page at a time using a black sheet or folding the book?