But what benefits does reading provide for the child? On the one hand, reading stories to the child, especially when he is a little older, promotes the development of her language. In fact, from one year of age, the language of young children develops impressively.
Reading also encourages interactions between parents and their child, as well as fostering their attachment bond. What's more, when we do it since the baby is small, it becomes a pleasant source of fun and pleasure. It is especially associated with a moment of well-being and sharing.
On the other hand, as time goes by, it is an activity that arouses interest in writing. At our side, without even realizing it, the little one learns to act with a book, discovers new words, but also the basics of writing: we hold the book in a certain direction, turn the pages and video words, which are different from the images.
Not only that, before starting kindergarten, books also allow her to frequently see the letters of the alphabet. In this way, the child can begin to learn letters and numbers from a very young age, becoming familiar with them while having fun with the drawings, illustrations and the stories themselves.
But what kind of book to choose? Although everything will depend on the child's age, there is no doubt that it is best to choose colorful books from the outset, with specific and easy-to-understand illustrations. In this sense, more abstract illustrations tend to be more suitable for older children.
It is also advisable to choose books with simple stories that are related to the child's daily life (for example, nursery, sleep, the arrival of the little brother...). In addition to getting their attention, stories can even serve as bibliotherapy. That is, books could end up being very helpful when it comes to overcoming complicated or difficult times.
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