There are so many reasons to read. To learn, to calm, to explore, to escape. Public Radio International reminds us of one of the many important reasons in one of its Science Friday featured articles.
It's not just about learning how to read the words on a page. Reading contributes in an even greater way to the development of a child. When reading books, children are exposed to a greater number of unique words than in everyday conversations. More rare and complex sentences are features of literature that also tend to present themselves in books more than in day-to-day life. It is in these ways - among many - that books and other texts can provide what everyday is not.
Public International Radio - A new study gives parents another reason to read to their kids
It's not just about learning how to read the words on a page. Reading contributes in an even greater way to the development of a child. When reading books, children are exposed to a greater number of unique words than in everyday conversations. More rare and complex sentences are features of literature that also tend to present themselves in books more than in day-to-day life. It is in these ways - among many - that books and other texts can provide what everyday is not.
Public International Radio - A new study gives parents another reason to read to their kids
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