Did you know there is a benefit to reading the same books over and over?

 Benefits of Reading the 

Same Book Over & Over

Repeating, reviewing & remembering - Rereading Goodnight Moon for the twentieth time can feel annoying, but it is good for the child. The more the child hears a story, the more they understand and remember. 

The joy of reading- Letting your child choose the book you read to them helps them enjoy reading.

Bonding as a family- Reading together helps you bond as a family. Children and adults alike look forward to the bedtime story ritual.

Connecting to the story- Rereading stories helps the child connect with the characters and builds empathy and understanding. 

Fill in the Gaps- Sometimes, children have difficulty finding books they enjoy reading. So, rereading the old favorites helps fill the gap.

Fluency- Rereading helps improve word identification, increase fluency, help the child build confidence, and improve reading comprehension.

Our Favorites to reread:

Love You Forever by Robert Munsch

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney

The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn 

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You can also let Grammy & Grandpa read the same book for the 70th time. 

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Early Childhood Reading is Important

 Early childhood reading is crucial for several reasons:

1. Language development: Reading to young children helps develop their language skills. It exposes them to new words, sentence structures, and vocabulary. This exposure enhances their communication skills, expands their vocabulary, and improves their ability to express themselves effectively.

2. Cognitive development: Reading stimulates brain development in young children. It enhances their cognitive abilities, such as memory, attention span, and critical thinking. It also fosters their imagination, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

3. Literacy skills: Early reading experiences lay the foundation for future literacy skills. Children exposed to books and reading at an early age develop a stronger foundation in reading, writing, and comprehension. They are more likely to become proficient readers and succeed academically in the long run.

4. Emotional and social development: Reading promotes emotional bonding between parents or caregivers and children. It creates a positive and nurturing environment, fostering a sense of security and trust. Reading books with relatable characters and themes also helps children understand and manage their emotions. Furthermore, reading together can be a social activity that encourages conversation, shared experiences, and empathy.

5. Imagination and creativity: Books introduce children to new worlds, characters, and ideas, sparking their imagination and fueling creativity. Reading allows them to explore different perspectives, cultures, and experiences, broadening their horizons and fostering empathy and understanding.

6. Academic success: Early literacy skills significantly impact academic success. Children who develop strong reading skills early on are more likely to excel in school across various subjects. They have better comprehension, critical thinking abilities, and academic confidence.

7. Lifelong love for reading: Early exposure to reading can instill a lifelong love for books and reading. When children associate reading with joy, discovery, and quality time, they are more likely to continue reading independently as they grow older, reaping the numerous benefits throughout their lives.

Overall, early childhood reading sets the stage for a child's overall development and future academic success. It nurtures language, cognitive, emotional, and social skills while fostering a lifelong love for reading and learning.

Check out our read-aloud playlists on Grammy & Grandpa Read:

Read Aloud Board Books

Read Aloud Books For Toddlers

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