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    New Research Links Early Reading to Kindergarten Success

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    Shrenuj jalan

    February 5, 2026 (9 months ago)

    Parent and child reading together in a cozy, brightly lit living room
    Parent and child reading together in a cozy, brightly lit living room
    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