Why you should read to your children daily

recent study on children’s reading found that fewer children are reading for fun. Worse, as children grow up the less they read for fun. Every parent wants their children to develop their children’s intelligence.

We all want bright, smart children, which is why we spend so much time choosing the right schools and making sure teachers are exceeding expectations. But remember: as a parent, you have the power to boost your children's learning potential simply by making books an integral part of their lives.

We all know reading to our children is a good thing but are you familiar with the specific advantages your toddler or preschool-age child can receive by being exposed to the merits of reading?

One of the primary benefits of reading to toddlers and preschoolers is a higher aptitude for learning in general. Numerous studies have shown that students who are exposed to reading before preschool are more likely to do well in all facets of formal education. After all, if a student struggles to put together words and sentences, how can he be expected to grasp the math, science, and social concepts he’ll be presented with when he begins elementary school?

It’s scientifically proven that throughout toddlerhood and preschool, your child is learning critical language and enunciation skills. By listening to you read One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, your child is reinforcing the basic sounds that form language. This is known as pretend reading.

When a toddler pages through a book with squeals and jabbers of delight is a very important pre-literacy activity. As a preschooler, your child will likely begin sounding out words on his own.

Children are not born with an innate knowledge that text is read from left to right, or that the words on a page are separate from the images. Essential pre-reading skills like these are among the major benefits of early reading.

When parents spend time reading to toddlers, they will be much more likely to express themselves and relate to others in a healthy way.

 By witnessing the interactions between the characters in the books you read, as well as the contact with you during story time, your child is gaining valuable communication skills.

Early reading for toddlers has been linked to a better grasp of the fundamentals of language as they approach school age.

Another illustration of the importance of reading to children is their ability to grasp abstract concepts, apply logic in various scenarios, recognize cause and effect, and utilize good judgment.

As your toddler or preschooler begins to relate the scenarios in books to what’s happening in his own world, they will become more excited about the stories you share.

As your child approaches a major developmental milestone or a potentially stressful experience, sharing a relevant story is a great way to help ease the transition. For instance, if your little one is nervous about starting preschool, reading a story dealing with this topic shows them that their anxiety is normal.

The next one is enhanced concentration and discipline. Toddlers may initially squirm and become distracted during story time, but eventually they’ll learn to stay put for the duration of the book. Along with reading comprehension comes a stronger self-discipline, longer attention span, and better memory retention, all of which will serve your child well when she enters school.

The last one is the knowledge that reading is fun! Early reading for toddlers helps them view books as an indulgence, not as Children who are exposed to reading are much more likely to choose books over video games, television, and other forms of entertainment, as they grow older.

Books have the power to benefit toddlers and preschoolers in a myriad of ways. As a parent, reading to your child is one of the most important things you can do to prepare him with a foundation for academic excellence.

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