Saturday 14 December 2013

The Power of Reading and Storytelling


Cold weather evokes hibernation tendencies; curling up with a good book and getting lost in its pages.
Reading is fundamental for child development, and enriches life throughout all stages. Equally important is the verbalization, storytelling, and listening.

Take a look at this fantastic article for a peak into what is happening amid imaginings of princesses and dragons, when you read your children their bedtime story.
http://blog.bufferapp.com/science-of-storytelling-why-telling-a-story-is-the-most-powerful-way-to-activate-our-brains

 

What are your kids favorite stories to listen to? What are your favorite stories to tell?

No comments:

Post a Comment