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One of the best things that parents and caregivers can do to support early childhood development is to read with their kids every day. The benefits of daily reading extend well beyond supporting future academic success, too. Reading is important to social and emotional development, and reading together can help build stronger bonds. 

The Academic Benefits of Reading

Multiple studies reveal that reading to children, starting in infancy, has a direct correlation with their future academic success. Children who are regularly read to, and who have access to books they can explore on their own, develop more diverse vocabularies and advanced language skills. They also begin to learn other skills that carry through their academic careers, such as curiosity and a desire to learn more, a strong imagination, the ability to focus and concentrate on a story, and even how to sit still and behave for short periods.

The Psychosocial Benefits 

The American Academy of Pediatrics and early childhood development experts recommend zero screen time for children under 2 and limited screen time for older kids. By entertaining children with books instead at this early stage, it’s more likely that they will turn to books for entertainment later in life as well.

early childhood developmentBeyond serving as a form of entertainment, though, reading is also a powerful tool for teaching kids empathy, social skills, and how to handle different situations they’ll encounter in life. It’s also a bonding activity. Spending time with your kids reading and sharing favorite stories, answering questions, and learning together helps strengthen your relationship. 

 

Developing a lifelong love of reading begins at home, and at a preschool that supports and encourages children to read and develop skills they’ll carry throughout their lives. For parents in the Greater St. Louis, MO, area Lucky Lane Nursery School provides children with enriching early childhood development and learning opportunities that help children become confident, creative, and well-rounded individuals. To learn more and schedule a tour, call (314) 434-4462 or visit their website for more insight into their programs. 

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