Reading is the greatest gift we can give to our children where a simple act unlocking a diverse world of developmental benefits. Reading is not just about letters, and alphabets but this is about their future link to the world. So, reading to children while they’re still in a young age will set them up for a lifetime of learning and success.
Cognitive Development
Brain Boost
Reading is literally building a child’s brain. Reading builds the neural connections which enhances the child’s focus and higher-order thinking. Early exposure of children to language will encourage a critical thinking, allowing children to assess characters, even predict plots and outcomes. Making them a reader today, and a leader tomorrow.
Language Skills
Children that hears new words increases a their vocabulary by 10 times. Stories will expose them to new vocabulary even structuring a sentence, which improves their skills on writing and speaking. Better communication = more confidence and better grades in all subjects.
Emotional Development
- Empatia
Books also build emotional intelligence. When a child starts to read about other experiences and emotions, they are able to learn to see what’s beyond their own world. They learn empathy, and the feeling of sharing another’s emotions, fostering social skills and friendships.
Last Statement
Reading is huge investment in the future of a child, as this will provide them the tools for academic success, and emotional well-being, even to imagine limitless. It’s a daily habit with a lifetime of rewards.