There is a link between literacy and health outcomes. Reading to a child benefits their future health. Reading to a child improves their future reading skills and fosters a love of reading. One study showed that when preschoolers had greater exposure to reading at home, imaging studies show more activation in areas of the brain associated with mental imagery and understanding narratives. Hearing spoken language helps with brain development, even before children are able to talk.
The affectionate one-on-one time creates special memories and helps kids associate reading with something positive.ĭevelop the brain. Sharing the experience of a book together can help you and your child bond. Hearing new words helps children build their vocabulary.Ĭonnect with your child. Your child might hear, for example, the name of an unfamiliar animal. When you read books, you’ll be reading words you don’t typically use in everyday conversations. It also forges a deeper connection between you and your child. Reading together not only improves language skills, literacy, and brain development. Reading to children has both immediate and far-reaching benefits.
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