“A book is a garden, an orchard, a storehouse, a party, a company by the way, a counselor, a multitude of counselors.” – Charles Baudelaire

The benefits of reading not only reflect on the intellectual faculties of a child but also in other areas like work and life. Reading expands the mind’s horizons and prepares a kid for living a wholesome and knowledgeable life. 

Listed below are different ways in which reading helps in brain development of kids:

• Mental Imagery: When children read, the area in their brains that support mental imagery is strongly activated. Children who read develop better visualization skills as they try to “see” the story in their minds.
• Cognitive Development: Reading improves a child’s capacity for reasoning, processing information and intelligence. It provides children with a deeper understanding of the world around them. A child learns about places, people, cultures and facts of the world around him that he would not have known otherwise.
• Language Development: Reading from an early age develops parts of the brain responsible for language acquisition. The part of the brain responsible for processing language is stimulated by reading as children pick new words and phrases.
• Concentration And Discipline: Reading improves a child’s ability to concentrate and focus on a single activity for a longer duration. He develops the mental discipline of completing a task at hand. The benefits of the concentration levels acquired reflect in academic performance as well.
• Empathy: The part of the brain that is responsible for empathy i.e. understanding the feelings and emotions of others greatly develops through reading. Children get better at perceiving and understanding the emotions of others and grow into sensitive and helpful individuals.
• Eases Stress & Anxiety: Reading can reduce stress in children. In fact, it has been shown to even surpass walking and listening to music for stress reduction. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends reading to children as early as birth for a positive impact on a child’s brain and overall health.
• Academic Success: All the benefits stated above culminate into better academic performance. Children who can focus, have better language skills, are equipped with knowledge of the world around them and have a broader mental horizon are sure to perform well academically.

See-N-Read Reading Tools offers offline and online reading tools that help kids in developing reading skills. The tools are based on research and help in improving memory and focus. For more details on how reading assists brain development in kids, visit 2533 Sutton Lane, Aurora, IL – 60502, or call at (630) 236 – 5592.