Benefits of reading with your Child
Have you ever wondered to yourself whether or not your child is too young to reap the benefits of reading? Think again. Research has shown that it is never too early to start reading to your child to allow them to start showing them that reading can be enjoyable and worthwhile. Here are ten reasons why reading to your child is beneficial!
- Bonding: Reading to your child is a one-on-one bonding time that will allow you and your child time to snuggle and relax with one another. In addition, your child will be able to listen to the sound of your voice, which can be done as early as prenatally, as well as when the baby is a newborn. This allows them to hear the sound of your voice and the sounds of words.
- Prepares Child for Reading on Their Own: Although your child will not be able to understand what you are saying, he/she will be able to pick up on the tone, rhythm, and inflection of your voice. By doing this, your child will have a better idea of what words and stories sound like when reading a book.
- Boosts Brain Power: Studies have shown that children who are read to as infants have a larger vocabulary, as well as more advanced mathematical skills than other children their age. In addition, studies have also found that children whose parents spoke to them tend to have a higher score on standardized tests than others.
- Gets a Response: Over time your baby will begin to respond to the rhythmic movement of your voice with his/her arms and legs.
- It Introduces Emotions: Through reading your baby will be exposed to different sounds that you use while reading the voices of specific characters.
- It Exposes them to Visuals: As early as one month your child will begin to focus on simple patterns on the page. Reading picture books to your child, will present them with a variety of shapes, letters, and colors that they will begin to recognize when they are older.
- Shows them Reading is Fun: By making it a part of your everyday routine, you can show your child that reading is fun and something that should be done on a daily basis.