The benefits of reading aloud with your children

Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Whether they're running around outside or inside playing video games, most kids don't think about taking time out of their day to read a book. However, sitting down with your kids and reading a book aloud with them is so important, and it provides a way for your children to stay connected to reading. Having time each day for the both of you to pick up your child's favorite book, whether you're reading it to them or maybe they're old enough to read it to you, has so many benefits – here's just a short list of those positive influences that just 10 minutes of reading a day can have on your child: 1. Develops language skills. 2. Improves