About This Guide
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This guide is for parents and guardians who are interested in learning more about the effects of reading books aloud to children of all ages. This is an important topic to research considering the influence sharing stories aloud can have on children's cognitive, linguistic, social, and emotional development, as well as their relationship with you! This guide will introduce you to some of the many resources that exist on this subject and will provide you with some tips for conducting your own searches for additional information.
The resources mentioned include articles, books, databases, podcasts, videos, and web pages, most of which discuss or provide assistance related to one or more of the following themes:
- The benefits of reading aloud to children
- Strategies for maximizing read aloud effectiveness
- Book suggestions
The remaining resources provide helpful background information, such as definitions and statistics.
After reading the research and advice that this guide presents, you will have some guidance on how reading aloud can be incorporated into your regular routine. Lastly, you will have a better understanding of the impact that it can have on both the children in your life and you!
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