What's Going On In Your Child's Brain When You Read Them A Story?

What's Going On In Your Child's Brain When You Read Them A Story?

12/22/2018

link

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/51281/whats-going-on-in-your-childs-brain-when-you-read-them-a-story

summary

This article discusses the neurological benefits of reading stories to children. It explains how reading aloud to children activates multiple areas of their brain, including those responsible for language, comprehension, and imagination. The article also highlights the importance of engaging children in conversations related to the story, as it further stimulates their brain development. Additionally, it examines the long-term impact of reading to children, such as improved vocabulary, language skills, and empathy. Overall, the article emphasizes the profound impact that reading aloud has on a child's cognitive and emotional development.

tags

educational methods ꞏ attention ꞏ child psychology ꞏ language acquisition ꞏ child growth ꞏ brain activity ꞏ narrative skills ꞏ reading ꞏ brain science ꞏ neuroscience ꞏ storytelling ꞏ child development ꞏ educational psychology ꞏ early learning ꞏ book sharing ꞏ emotional intelligence ꞏ language skills ꞏ educational neuroscience ꞏ language processing ꞏ synapses ꞏ bonding ꞏ cognitive neuroscience ꞏ language stimulation ꞏ literacy skills ꞏ neural pathways ꞏ reading aloud ꞏ child well-being ꞏ educational technology ꞏ cognitive development ꞏ social-emotional development ꞏ brain architecture ꞏ parenting ꞏ educational research ꞏ literacy ꞏ memory ꞏ executive function ꞏ comprehension ꞏ language development ꞏ educational interventions ꞏ neuroplasticity ꞏ imagination ꞏ early childhood education ꞏ brain development ꞏ educational strategies ꞏ cognitive abilities