It comes as no surprise that reading to our children helps them grow and develop in many ways. Last month the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a statement calling for Pediatricians to talk with parents about reading to their children. Don't be surprised when you are asked those questions; "Do you use a car seat? and Do your children wear bike helmets?" will be followed up with "Do you read to your children daily?" Click here for an article from Huffington Post regarding this.
I think this is a great reminder for all of us. Reading out loud at the youngest age builds good habits and loving feelings about literature. Reading out loud stimulates language and cognitive skills. It also builds motivation and curiosity about the world around them. Reading out loud helps develop memory.
As our children grow and learn to read on their own, the roles shift and we encourage them to read independently. Encouraging them to read out loud will advance students' comprehension skills. It will help us help them identify potential reading challenges and help them through those before they become a bigger problem. When children have an active listener, they will want to read more... and more!
I think this is a great reminder for all of us. Reading out loud at the youngest age builds good habits and loving feelings about literature. Reading out loud stimulates language and cognitive skills. It also builds motivation and curiosity about the world around them. Reading out loud helps develop memory.
As our children grow and learn to read on their own, the roles shift and we encourage them to read independently. Encouraging them to read out loud will advance students' comprehension skills. It will help us help them identify potential reading challenges and help them through those before they become a bigger problem. When children have an active listener, they will want to read more... and more!