Hello Fellow Parent,
When I was growing up, my mom always read to us and I think
that’s a HUGE reason I’ve remained so curious and have enjoyed reading so much
as an adult.
So, I took a look at the research on the benefits of reading
to your children. Found some great stuff, and here’s an article I’d like to share with you.
I’ve put the link here for you, but I also wanted to give
you a summary in case you don’t have time to read the whole article.
Reading to your children helps you bond with them, and lets
you know you love them.
The pleasure of reading gives your children a positive
attitude towards reading as they grow up.
Reading aloud calms kids, especially when they is anxious or
restless.
It promotes open, fun communication between you and your
child.
Preschool children who have had someone read to them do
better in school when they get there.
Many studies show that students who love learning and do
well in school have parents who read to them.
If you follow along with your finger as you read to your
baby, your child will learn that words represent sounds and concepts and that words
are read from left to write.
Reading to your child results in a longer attention span,
which is an important skill for success.
It builds listening skills and imagination.
Books teach your child thinking skills early on. When you read
to your children, they learn to understand cause and effect. They are also
exposed to logic and thinking in abstract terms.
Books also teach the consequences of actions, and the basics
of what is right and wrong.
When you read together as a family, your child learns early
that reading is fun. When your child grows up, you will not be stressed about
getting him to read because reading will be a pleasurable habit.
Talk to you soon!
Yours in life-long learning,
John