Reading provides numerous cognitive and social benefits for children. It activates the brain, improves vocabulary, and allows children to explore new places through stories. Reading helps concentrate the mind and improves creativity by exposing children to different perspectives. It also offers an engaging social activity to share stories and adventures with others. Most importantly, reading is fun and provides entertainment through a variety of topics that interest every child.

1. Benefits to ReadingReading to our kids goes farbeyond the classroom!

2. Reading Activates the Brain Reading is an active process that keeps the brain engaged. You actually can get smarter through reading.

3. Reading Improves Your Vocabulary Children learn new words and expand their vocabulary as they grow in their reading.

4. Reading Creates Adventures Books provide you an opportunity to explore new places and experience new cultures. Reading gives you the opportunity to take adventures to far off lands in your own living room!

5. Reading Gives You No Excuses You can never be bored with a book in hand. Your child has no chance to say he is bored when he has a great book in hand.

6. Reading Improves Concentration and Focus Reading keeps your brain focused for long periods of time as a book tells the whole story. A child must keep his or her focus during a long story, as compared to “chunking” seen in emails or more social medias.

7. Reading Improves Creativity Reading about different topics helps you learn to see life in a different perspective and expands your creativity.

8. Reading Keeps You Social Reading gives you something to talk about. Share a story with your friend or let them know about your latest adventure through the pages!

9. Reading is FUN There are so many different topics and genres to choose from. There is something out there for every child’s interest. Check with your school or local librarian to help you find the right book for your child!

10. Reference: 10 Benefits of Reading http://www.inewsindia.com/2008/09/29/10-benefits-of-reading/