Discover five key benefits of early reading for children, from boosting brainpower to building empathy. Start your family’s reading journey with Nooksy today
Reading with young children is so much more than just a fun, cosy way to pass the time…
It’s a powerful tool for a child’s overall growth and development. Let’s unpack 5 key benefits of early reading on a child’s development:
Early reading stimulates the development of children's brains by introducing them to new vocabulary and concepts that enhance their understanding of the world around them.
It helps sharpen their memory, boosts their comprehension, and lays the all-important groundwork for future academic success by encouraging their curiosity and problem-solving skills.
Books expose children to a whole host of different words and sentence structures. This naturally helps expand little readers’ vocab and helps them learn how to express their thoughts and feelings by hearing how the characters in the stories navigate various situations. Over time, this helps to improve their communication abilities.
Reading together creates (and fosters) a deep emotional bond between little readers and their parents. Through the stories they read together, children explore different emotions and social scenarios, that help them build empathy and learn how to navigate real-life relationships.
It’s super helpful to leave room to discuss the emotions that have come up in the stories, and how the characters have navigated certain situations.
Books have the ability to whisk us away to fantastical worlds and unfamiliar places. This helps spark creativity in little ones, encourages imaginative play, and helps them think beyond their immediate experiences.
In an ever-increasing distracted world, storytime teaches children to sit still and focus on what they’re reading. This is a vital skill and becomes invaluable as they grow older.
Following a story from start to finish helps children develop patience and persistence, essential traits for a lifetime of learning.
So grab a book, draw your little one closer, and see the benefits of early reading on a child’s development.
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