Reasons Books are Important to Children

10 Reasons Why Books are Important to Children

By Jackie Small

I am passionate about helping children to develop a love for reading. I believe that a love of reading is a stepping stone to becoming an enthusiastic learner and a confident reader, writer and speaker.  With confidence and enthusiasm, children can enjoy a wonderful world of learning and exploration.

This list is not exhaustive, and I’d love for you to add to it, but it is a snapshot of how important books and stories are for children.

• Sitting down with a book provides children with a time for quiet and calmness in their busy lives

• Stories can stimulate  imagination and play

• Reading provides parents with more opportunities to bond with their children

• Stories provoke curiosity and discussion

• Books provide inspiration, thought and reflection

• Picture books help readers to develop an appreciation for art and writing

• Reading a variety of books exposes children to a wide range of language features and vocabulary

• Listening to stories assists in the development of  literacy skills and language development

• Exposure to books contributes to the understanding of print concepts (eg. left to right, top to bottom)

• Books and stories fill a child’s mind with knowledge

Let’s not stop at 10 reasons. What other benefits do books provide for children? Add Yours

SOURCE: mylittlebookcase.com.au