We all know just how important reading is for kids and 20 minutes every day can significantly improve their literacy.
 
But if you are still on the fence at just how important it really is, here are ten reasons that will have you convinced before you even get to the end.
 
To help with imagination
A book provides a description of characters – but it’s your child’s imagination that does the rest of the work. On the other hand, the TV provides the appearance, sense of style and the personality so your little one doesn’t have to do any work - it becomes more about watching than thinking.
 
Develop confidence
Reading aloud is a great way for your son or daughter to develop confidence, not just in reading but in communicating messages across to people.
 
Expand verbally
The more words your child sees and learns the wider their vocabulary will be. This will help when they progress through to secondary school and right into adulthood.
 
Reduces stress
It helps to provide your child with some downtime and studies have shown that reading reduces tension in the muscles and can help to slow down the heart rate.
 
Helps them to discover new things
Books, both fiction and non-fiction, help readers to explore new worlds and different lives from the comfort of their own home.
 
Escapism
Sometimes we all just need to escape into a world that is far removed from our own – which is where reading comes in.
 
Develop the mind
The brain is a muscle and, just like the rest of the body, it needs to be kept fit and healthy. Reading helps your brain to stay active and helps to exercise the mind.
 
Increases self esteem
With good language skills your little one is likely to feel more confident within themselves and their ability to communicate with others.
 
Helps to focus
Reading requires concentration and focus to be able to follow the story and take it all in. These skills are important both now in class and later on in life.
 
Words are everywhere
Giving your child a good grounding in reading will help them later on in life. Everything is about reading – directions, job descriptions, medication – so it is vital your child develops a love for it now that they will take with them right through to adulthood. 
 
Still unconvinced? Have a look at this video.

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