Reading has countless benefits for both children and adults. From increasing vocabulary and comprehension, to developing problem-solving skills, to strengthening relationships, the list of benefits goes on and on. So, we listed a few of them: 

1. Reading can help increase vocabulary and comprehension.
2. Reading can help develop problem-solving skills.
3. Reading can help strengthen relationships between family members.
4. Reading can help develop a sense of empathy.
5. Reading can help increase focus and concentration.
6. Reading can help improve memory and recall.
7. Reading can help reduce stress and anxiety.
8. Reading can help foster creativity and imagination.
9. Reading can help improve writing skills.
10. Reading can help build self-confidence.

That’s why Prindle House Publishing is celebrating Family Reading Day this month – to encourage families to make reading a priority.

Reading with your family can be one of the most enjoyable activities you can do together. It can also be an opportunity to help your children develop a lifelong love of reading. Studies have shown that children who are read to at an early age are more likely to do better in school and have higher self-esteem.

Here are some activities you can practice at home:

1. Encourage children to read aloud – this will help them to develop their pronunciation, intonation, and comprehension.
2. Play word games – Scrabble, crossword puzzles, or word searches are all great ways to improve vocabulary.
3. Tell stories – Storytelling can help improve comprehension and imagination.
4. Discuss books – Ask your children questions about the books they’re reading and encourage them to explain their understanding of the material.
5. Read aloud – Reading aloud to your children can help them to develop a stronger understanding of the text.
6. Play charades – This can be a fun way to help your children learn new words and practice pronunciation.
7. Use flashcards – Flashcards are a great way to help children learn new words and improve their understanding of the material.
8. Have a reading challenge – Set a goal for your children to read a certain number of books in a month or for a year.
9. Visit the library – Encourage your children to explore the library and find books that interest them.
10. Make reading interactive – Ask your children questions about the books they are reading and encourage them to draw pictures or write about the material.

Reading with your family can also be an opportunity to connect and bond. When you read together, you’re not only teaching your children important reading skills, but you’re also creating a special bond between you.

Reading can also help develop a sense of empathy in your children as they learn to understand different perspectives and feelings.

So this Family Reading Day, make a commitment to spend some quality time together as a family reading. Prindle House Publishing is dedicated to helping families make reading a priority.

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