Reading to kids a crucial tool in English language development

ScienceDaily (Feb. 22, 2010) – Poring over the works of Dr. Seuss, the adventures of the Bernstain Bears or exploring the worlds of Hans Christian Andersen with a child has always been a great parent-child bonding exercise.

But, according to George Georgiou, a University of Alberta professor in educational psychology, it is instrumental for English-speaking children if they are to acquire the language skills, particularly comprehension, essential to their future reading ability.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100216142334.htm

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