Spending time cuddling with your child can be one of the most beautiful and impactful parts of your day. What better way to have a snuggle than when you’re reading to your child? There are many known benefits of reading to young children, such as helping increase their concentration and boost early reading abilities. Plus, you and your little ones will both appreciate the closeness and time together as you experience new ideas through their eyes for the very first time. Here are some of the key benefits of reading to even the youngest of children.
Benefits of Reading to Infants
Even the smallest infants can be captivated by a story told through words and images on a page. Reading to infants allows them an excuse to hear your voice clearly while you focus on the different inflections within the book — something that is likely to have your infant’s full attention. This early introduction to a variety of words can help boost their language skills as they learn and grow, long before they are ready to begin true reading activities.
Benefits of Reading to Toddlers
Busy toddlers may take a moment to settle into a story, but they are likely to have a wonderful time imagining the story that you are reading come to life. This time together focused on a particular story can also help enhance a child’s concentration. Creating a daily space for story time allows your toddler to prepare for school time, which will be coming sooner than you realize. It’s a fantastic bonding activity that also shows your child that reading is fun and exciting (make sure you show your excitement). Plus, time spent reading together may help cut down on screen time for you both!
Benefits of Reading to Preschoolers
As preschoolers get ready for elementary school, there are many skills that they will need in order to have a solid foundation for success. Reading to your preschooler is a great time to work on learning the alphabet and how sounds work together and even encourage them to begin reading simple words. Selecting different topics for your daily reading and discussing the story together also helps introduce new ideas and concepts. Reading to your child and helping them to develop a healthy love for books has many benefits that will last a lifetime. Reading can help your child to build confidence, increase concentration, enhance imagination, improve vocabulary and teaches them about the vast and diverse world that they live in.
At Creative Corner Child Care Center, we are firm believers in the value of reading to children at every age and every stage of life. We offer a nurturing and creative world for your children that will help prepare them for the future. Contact us today to schedule a site visit 615-581-0157 or contact us today via our online form or schedule a site visit.
