Introducing books at an early age
Many of the children today are found engrossed in electronic gadgets or watch cartoons on TV. It is time to help your child understand the importance of reading. Reading is a crucial skill that sparks in preschoolers, the curiosity to learn about this world and beyond. It has a significant positive effect on their reading and cognitive skills. Science also proves that reading to children has a strong impact on functioning of the brain. Reading regularly provides a deeper connection between parents and children. In addition, it enhances your child’s listening skills. So, make your child fall in love with books.
Pick some good books for your children to teach them about morals and values in life. You may wonder how to inculcate reading habits in early childhood. It may be an uphill task for parents. But make reading a daily habit so that your child gets a chance to connect the words they see and hear. Inspire your child to be a lifelong avid reader.
How reading contributes to developing imagination and vocabulary
Albert Einstein said, “If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.”
School teachers and parents can nurture reading in children at an early age. As your child grows up, he or she imitates you as you read your favourite books. While reading a book aloud to your child, it stimulates the child’s imagination. So, read books that are appealing and interactive for your children. Picture books are a perfect option for your children to turn reading into a fun activity. These books pave a way for children to float in their creative world. Not only that, books help to expand children’s knowledge while increasing their vocabulary.
Parents should prioritize reading with their children to make them avid readers. Whether you are reading a fairy tale or grand adventures, words are marvelous and involuntarily sinks deep into your child’s mind. The simple tip for parents is to use different voice modulations while reading a book. It makes your children more active and interested in reading. Reading a story will evoke your child’s imagination to visualize the words thus making reading a blissful experience.
Here are the benefits of reading:
- Develops language skills
- Improves vocabulary
- Helps in decision making
- Improves communication skills
- Sparks creativity
- Expands knowledge
- Helps in logical reasoning
How Chrysalis places importance on reading
We at Chrysalis understand the importance and the value of reading to inspire our children’s creative expression. Teachers play a big role in encouraging their interest in books and reading. Our preschool in Bangalore introduces sight words that help children to become fluent readers. We also introduce word families, digraphs, blends and phrasal reading which are an effective way for children to begin seeing and hearing letter patterns in words. Each class is equipped with a library with the latest books and children are encouraged to sit in the reading corner and read. We also have exclusive Story Time where the teachers read aloud and narrate stories and ask questions to enhance the children’s vocabulary and listening skills.