Volunteer Sherian Wilburn helping students read at Education by Design After School and Enrichment program
Supports intellectual and emotional development: Reading helps children develop intellectual and emotional maturity during early childhood, a key period of rapid growth.
Improves comprehension and cognition: Studies show that reading for pleasure is linked with higher comprehension and cognitive assessment scores.
Boosts educational achievement: Children who read regularly tend to perform better academically.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills: Reading strengthens vocabulary, language processing, and learning comprehension.
Encourages imagination and creativity: Interactive reading increases mental imagery and inspires creativity.
Strengthens emotional bonds: Reading with a caregiver creates a nurturing and bonding experience between child and adult.
Reduces stress and promotes calmness: Reading can be more relaxing than listening to music or walking, helping children manage stress.
Improves brain health and structure: Regular reading (about 12 hours a week) is linked to larger brain areas involved in critical cognitive functions.
Fosters empathy and understanding: Reading helps children understand different perspectives and emotions.
Encourages healthy habits: Children who read spend less time on electronic devices and are less likely to develop mental health issues.
Promotes lifelong learning: Developing a love for reading early helps children enjoy independent reading and continuous learning throughout life.
