Reading Just 20 Minutes a Day - The Many Benefits for Children

Many parents believe that reading to and with their children requires a major time commitment. It does not. Research has shown the tremendous benefits that reading just 20 minutes each day has on children, especially young ones who are learning to read.

According to an online article on the website k12reader.com, these are some of the benefits as reading is considered vital “brain food” for children

• The reading experience activates many parts of the brain, developing and strengthening them.

• A child’s listening skills improve. When a child is being read to, the child is actively focusing o what is being said and listening.

• Reading of course builds the all-important literacy skills, which are a critical foundation for a child’s ultimate success in life.

• Reading positively affects a child’s future income-earning ability.

• Reading improves parent-child relationships because of the bonding it builds.

I encourage parents to read the entire article available at https://www.k12reader.com/why-read-20-minutes-a-day/. Then, plan how you will incorporate reading time for just 20 minutes a day for 5 days a week.

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