I’m sure that most of you understand that a bedtime story is not just a story. It is an opportunity to instill creativity in children, and help them develop their decision-making abilities and skills. Reading to kids can also be treated as an instrument to help build their personality and character.
Improved problem solving skills & creative thinking
Bedtime stories can easily become an educational tool for parents. Focus on reading interesting, catchy stories to instill creativity and put the minds of your little ones to work. Focus on books with unexpected twists, so that you can grab the attention of your child and make them want to know more. Right before the end, make a pause and invite your child to read too. The task won’t be seen a chore, and little by little they will grow fond of reading in their free time.
Improved communication skills
When reading stories to your kids, you have the chance to make the process fun and interactive. Make sessions enjoyable by discussing the storyline and the characters. Keep in mind that when reading, your kids will stumble upon an array of new words and phrases. Pronounce them together, and then ask your child to make a new sentence with a new word. This improves communication and boosts vocabulary.
Increased attention span
A lot of toddlers and preschoolers enjoy bedtime stories because they’re fun, interesting and at the same time educational. As a parent, the best way to do instill creativity is through the use of hand movements and facial expressions. Both reading and listening to catchy stories on a regular basis improves attention span and helps children become active listeners.
An inspiration source
Many children’s stories offer good moral advice at the end of the book. This can be extremely helpful for kids because meaningful messages instill life skills such as courage, respect, honesty, generosity, and more. Inspiring stories or circumstances might motivate your child to be an excellent human being, chasing success but also having good morals and choosing the right path in doing so.
Logic and comprehension
When small children are exposed to stories that are attention-grabbing, they may develop a sense of logic and deep comprehension that are fundamental in expanding their communication abilities and development. Kids learn the main components of a bedtime story, as well as how to predict what’s happening and how to recall events in a pre-defined sequence. The more you read to them, the better the chances to teach them how to make sense of real-life circumstances using characters that are entertaining and imaginative.
Reading readiness
Bedtime stories prepare kids for reading. This is particularly true when toddlers are in preschool. Their brains are developing at an insane pace and they develop a hunger for knowledge. They want to see and do things, so expose them to books as much as possible. Reading helps develop their comprehension skills. When reading to them before bedtime, invite them to participate, teach them how to pronounce certain words, and expand their vocabulary. This is essential when attempting to turn your child into a bookworm.
Studies have shown that reading stimulates the brain, particularly when that brain is underdeveloped and hungry for information. Choose top books to read before bedtime and get to know more about annual bestsellers to be sure you are giving them the best possible information in the most entertaining way.
Guest post by Steve Brown
