New Research Links Early Reading to Kindergarten Success
A new study from Stanford University finds that children who are read to daily during preschool years show significant advantages in kindergarten readiness.
Study Findings
Researchers followed 2,500 children from age 3 through kindergarten and found: - Daily reading improved vocabulary by 40% - Reading together strengthened parent-child bonds - Benefits were seen regardless of family income
Practical Recommendations
The researchers recommend: - At least 20 minutes of daily reading - Interactive reading with questions and discussion - Access to diverse books at home and in libraries