The Library of Congress has launched a campaign encouraging parents to read with their children. The excerpts below are from the read.gov website.
- Read aloud to your child and with your child. Take turns reading a book with them – this promotes confidence and builds great relationships with literature.
- Older children benefit from reading aloud – hearing an adult read with fluency and discussing a book with an adult have great benefits.
- Research has shown that reading aloud to your child:
- Increases their vocabulary
- Improves their attention span
- Nurtures emotional development
- Stimulates imagination
- Creates understanding of other cultures and lifestyles
- Improves problem-solving and critical thinking skill
This list does not include the benefits for the adult who reads with a child. This shared bond and relationship building with a child should not be overlooked. Plus, we could learn a thing or two from the books we read!
I should mention that our Book Fair is a great resource for books to read aloud. If you need help choosing books, ask me for suggestions. You can find me at the Book Fair!
Happy Reading!
Lynn Dye
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