This Is Why Reading to Kids Daily is Important

In the modern age, our attention spans are at an all time low. An overabundance of choice and variety leaves many of us with analysis paralysis and poor decision making skills. When it comes to the development of today’s children, the constant temptation of digital screens filled with people doing silly dances is always there. To many, the notion of reading a book is as alien as a foreign language. However, reading is a vital skill that all people need to have for information consumption and communication. Reading to children also has many other benefits that contribute to their healthy cognitive development.

World of Words

The imagination of a child is one of the most powerful cognitive tools in their arsenal. The ability to visualize the unbelievable and then seek to make it real is vital for development. Reading gives your child the opportunity to explore new worlds and concepts in both the real world as well as the imaginary. This helps strengthen not only their artistic inclinations, but their intellectual ones as well. Whether they are following hobbits on their journey to destroy a simple ring or learning about how a bunch of tea ended up in Boston harbour, reading to them is paramount. 

Strong Structures

Routine is key in developing good habits in adults, but especially children. Reading to them on a daily basis before bed helps to add another element to the structure. This can assist in reinforcing other neighboring habits such as going to bed by a certain time or brushing their teeth. The more routine baked into a child’s life can further facilitate the easy acquisition and application of future habits such as studying and exercise. 

Memory Madness

In this modern age of technology, one of the most difficult concepts facing many people is the retention of information. Being able to quickly search for nearly anything disincentivizes individuals from actually researching and remembering. Reading to your child can help fight this trend early on. Having your child recount what happened during the previous day’s reading easily teaches them to process and recall what they heard. Additionally, asking them questions about the story or information can help reinforce this further. Doing this can begin to sow the seeds of proper study habits as it teaches them to not only read, but to retain.