Many elementary school children have no problem recognizing words, but their reading fluency could use a bit of help. Reading fluency is the ability to read quickly, accurately, and with the right expression. When a child has trouble with fluency, you can hear it as they read aloud. They sound more chopping and robotic, as […]
It’s well-known that reading with your toddler helps their development, sparks a passion for books at an early age, and prepares them for school. Did you also know that it helps with your parenting? In a new study from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, researchers found that parents are less harsh on their children […]
You’ve probably seen that inspirational poster with the tagline “Minds are like parachutes; They work best when open.” It’s a clever quip, but it also begs the question: how exactly do you open your mind? Well, a growing body of scientific evidence shows that reading (and fiction reading in particular) contributes to higher intelligence, more […]
