Reading to children and engaging children in the habit of reading is of critical importance. Experts agree.
Barbara Freeman -DeVito in an article for FamilyResource.com raises the question, “We’re always telling children that books and reading are good for them, but have we ever really thought about why that’s true? What do younger kids get from being read to? Does reading matter? The article goes further to answer the question, pointing out that yes, reading matters.
- Books help children develop vital language skills
- Reading can open up new worlds and enrich children’s lives
- Reading can enhance children’s social skills
An article from Rif.com (Reading is Fundamental) states:
“Reading books aloud to children stimulates their imagination and expands their understanding of the world. It helps them develop language and listening skills and prepares them to understand the written word.”
According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a division of the U.S. Department of Education, children who are read to at home enjoy a substantial advantage over children who are not, including having a higher success rate in school.
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