The Benefits of Reading - 1

But what really are these reading aloud benefits? What are the Benefits of Reading Reading provides a strong, positive influence and builds a foundation for a lifetime of significant benefits.   But what really are these reading aloud benefits? What kind of difference are we talking about?

Below is a summary of the significant ways in which reading will change in our life.  It won't happen overnight, as change is gradual, but continued and dedicated reading will most definitely bring noticeable, long-term changes.

Reading is a wonderful bonding experience that fosters meaningful one-on-one communication. It shows us in no uncertain terms that they are important to us.

It molds us into becoming readers, and raising a reader significantly increases ours potential for academic success as well as lifelong success in general. It is a vital and integral part of teaching us how to read as we learn how to read by being read to.

It helps us master language development. It builds listening skills, increases person's attention span, and develops the ability to concentrate at length of which all are learned skills.

It develops us ability to express ourselves more confidently, easily, and clearly in spoken AND written terms. It develops and fosters person`s natural curiosity.

It develops creativity and ability to use our own imagination! It expands our horizons, quells fears, exposes us to new situations, and teaches us appropriate behavior. Reading provides the best opportunities for true " teaching moments ."

"A house without books is like a room without Windows." Heinreich Mann

Let's start reading together today!

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