Dialogic Reading (reading and talking) has an extraordinary impact on brain development, especially in the early stages of life. It stimulates the brain in truly remarkable ways. Its proven effects include:
You can learn more about how reading supports brain development in The Superpower of Books, a handbook for promoting reading.
From the very first day of life, reading and talking with your child grows their vocabulary faster than you might imagine.
Even a modest daily routine – only 20 minutes a day can change everything — it’s a small habit with a lifelong impact on a child’s learning and success.
Reading books boosts our knowledge, cultural awareness, and creativity — that part is obvious. But few people realize that all the ideas, cause-and-effect narratives, and complex descriptions also train our brains to get better at maths and science!
Reading is surprisingly effective at calming us down. It reduces stress levels more efficiently than many other activities and helps boost our overall sense of well-being.
Famous OECD PISA studies have proven that reading for pleasure matters more for a child’s educational success than their socio-economic background. On the other hand, kids themselves confirm that they largely seek joy and laughter in books. Let’s give it them — because it builds their skills!
So — how do you build a good habit of reading and talking together from an early age, that becomes a pleasure and turns into shared laughter? It’s actually pretty simple:
Just READ.For Real.
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