Benefits of Reading to Baby

From the book Baby Read-Aloud Basics we get a list of ten benefits of reading aloud to your baby from day one.

Ten Benefits of Reading Aloud to Your Baby from Day One

  1. Read-Alouds Promote Listening Skills
  2. Read-Alouds Increase the Number of Vocabulary Words Babies Hear
  3. Read-Alouds Develop Attention Span and Memory
  4. Read-Alouds Help Babies Learn Uncommon Words
  5. Read-Alouds Help Babies Learn to Understand the Meaning of Words
  6. Read-Alouds Help Babies Learn Concepts About Print
  7. Read-Alouds Help Babies Learn to Get Information from Illustrations
  8. Read-Alouds Promote Bonding and Calmness for Both Baby and Parent
  9. Read-Alouds Stimulate the Imagination and All the Senses
  10. Read-Alouds Instill the Love of Books and Learning
You can find more information by visiting their website at www.readtoyourbaby.com.



Posted by Krista G. at 4/27/2009 8:07 AM
Categories: How babies learn language
Tags: reading to baby read to baby
 

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