The 12 values that you cannot relegate in the teacher 2026

Throughout my years of experience, one of the questions I have been asked the most is at what age can you start reading to a baby. To this question, the answer is simple: there has always been no age limit for our sons or daughters to be able to hear our voice. Furthermore, this will help them become great readers tomorrow, since, for them to like to read when they grow up, it is necessary to create reading routines with them and for books to be present in their lives.

The best books for babies

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The most appropriate books when babies begin to grasp things with their hands are cloth ones. Most of them have soft, padded pages, with flaps and little dolls that allow the baby to interact with the book. They also usually include sounds, which arouses special interest in the little ones in the house. Others combine different textures throughout their pages and are even adapted for the “pincer” movement that babies begin to use when turning the pages of a book. The fact that books encourage this gesture of the baby is very positive, since it creates a series of nervous connections in his brain that are very important in his development. The fundamental thing is that they enhance their curiosity to discover things!

story time

Normally we associate reading a story with the moment when the little ones go to sleep, however, there are many parents who are not at home at that time (fathers or mothers who have nighttime schedules). In these cases, a good idea is to use bath time to have that little reading time with the children. For these situations, a good idea are laminated baby books with very soft edges that are perfect for use in the bathtub, pool, or beach.

Little ones, attention!

To keep children's attention on the book, many publishers have thought about different resources, such as puppets: there are books that include puppets that invite the child to interact while we read the story to them.

a little older

When they are a little older and begin to crawl, a good trick is to leave books appropriate for their age and that can spark their interest within their reach: small piles of books on the floor around the environment in which they are moving. This way they can catch them.

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When we ask “please” we are asking for help in a kind way. It is another way to teach children to be grateful and show them that we should not demand things, but rather that they should be respectful at all times. It is essential that children see their parents practicing it, as it will be the most effective way for them to pick up the habit and understand its use.

Respect

Children must be aware of the world around them. People, animals and nature must see their environment as a complement to their lives, and must learn to be aware of and respect it. Educating children in respect means educating them knowing that they should not disturb what surrounds them, living independently and without negatively influencing the environment.

Greet

We are sociable beings and we are governed by community norms that children must learn to feel integrated. Saying hello when we arrive at any place will help the child imitate our actions and understand what is accepted. We should not force them and make them feel uncomfortable, over time and with practice they internalize its meaning and the importance it has for their social relationships.

Be responsible

Involving children in small decisions from a young age will give them a feeling of responsibility that will grow over the years. With a developed feeling of responsibility, they will be adults who are consistent with their actions, capable of making decisions, and will try to make them to act in the best way.

Be tolerant

We must teach them that we live in a world full of unique and different people, and that this is not bad. Children are the reflection of what they see us do and say, so an open mind that explains the value of diversity will be the most valuable instrument for our child to understand the importance of respecting and being respected by other people.

Respeto

Los niños deben ser conscientes del mundo que les rodea. Tanto personas, como animales y naturaleza, deben ver su entorno como un complemento de sus vidas, y deben aprender a ser conscientes y respetarlo. Educar a los niños en respeto significa educarles sabiendo que no deben perturbar lo que les rodea, viviendo de manera independiente y sin influir negativamente en el entorno.

Saludar

Somos seres sociables y nos regimos mediante normas de la comunidad que los niños deben aprender para sentirse integrados. Saludar cuando llegamos a cualquier sitio servirá para que el niño imite nuestras acciones y comprenda qué es lo aceptado. No debemos obligarle y hacerle sentir incómodo, con el tiempo y con práctica interiorizan su significado y la importancia que tiene para sus relaciones sociales.

Ser responsables

Hacer a los niños participe de pequeñas decisiones desde pequeños les dotará de un sentimiento de responsabilidad que irá creciendo con los años. Con un sentimiento de responsabilidad desarrollado serán adultos consecuentes con sus actos, capaces de tomar decisiones, e intentarán tomarlas para obrar de la mejor manera.

Ser tolerantes

Debemos enseñarles que vivimos en un mundo lleno de personas únicas y diferentes, y que esto no es malo. Los niños son el reflejo de lo que ven que hacemos y decimos, por lo que una mente abierta, que explique el valor de la diversidad, será el instrumento más valioso para que nuestro hijo entienda la importancia que tiene respetar y ser respetado por otras personas.