Importance of Reading With Young Children
It’s undeniable that a child’s reading skills are important to their success in school, work, and life in general. And it is very possible to help ensure your child’s success by reading to them starting at a very early age.
The children become readers in their parents' arms.
Here are some of the top reasons that reading to your children is beneficial to them.
Reading develops vocabulary and improve pronunciation and the ability to communicate. Reading books ensures that your child is exposed to vocabulary on different topics, which means they hear words or phrases which they may not hear otherwise in their day to day lives.
Reading enhances a child’s concentration. By consistently reading to your child every day, your child will learn to concentrate and sit still for longer periods of time, which can help later on when they go to school.
Reading together encourages a thirst for knowledge. It gives you a chance to speak about what is happening and use this as a learning experience.
Reading develops a child’s imagination and creativity. One of the great benefits of reading with children is watching their growing imagination.
Books are a form of entertainment, reading a good book that your child is interested in. With all of the negative affects of screen time, choosing a book it's a healthy option
I love reading , so I used to read with my son when he was little , you can use your imagination and use different voices for the characters in the book !