Siblings Ethan and
Megan enjoy reading!
DO
you have a favorite movie that
you’ve seen so many times you can recite
most of its lines? Kids can often do the
same thing with their favorite books—
even if they can’t yet read—just by
looking at the pictures.
The next time a child asks you to read
his or her favorite book for what may
seem like the 1,000th time, don’t turn
down the opportunity. There are many
children who don’t get exposed to books
when they are young, and research has
shown that reading to children at a young
age can have lasting impacts on their
mental, physical and social development.
According to the Wisconsin Council
on Children and Families, 85 percent
of the foundation of
a child’s intellect,
Building
healthy brains
Integrating well-child visits
with literacy program sets
kids up for success
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