Many parents read to their children when they are babies and toddlers. Many studies show that this activity significantly decreases by age 8, when many school-aged children are able to read on their own .
Reading with your child is a special bonding time: do it with them as long as they will let you!
Reading Aloud to your child:
- DEVELOPS your child’s vocabulary
- NURTURES your child’s growing imagination
- SPARKS CONVERSATION: it can help tackle big topics in gentle way
Here are some great books to read aloud:
Ages 3 to 5
Ages 6 to 8
Ages 9 +
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