The importance of developing reading from an early age

Recently, I saw this question on Zhihu: \”Will children who have read picture books since childhood show advantages in Chinese subjects when they go to school? Will their language skills be stronger when they grow up? Will their vocabulary be richer?\” I believe this is also the case. A question on the minds of most parents. Picture books are internationally recognized as the most suitable enlightenment books for children. Especially with the popularity of picture books, there has also been a craze for reading picture books in China. But some parents can’t help but think: “Picture books are so expensive, is it really necessary to buy them for your children? Are picture books really that good and worth spending time reading with your children every day?” So, let’s take a look at reading first. What are the benefits of picture books? It’s up to parents to decide for themselves whether it’s worth it? Children who read picture books since childhood tend to have strong imagination and creativity. The pictures and storylines in picture books can stimulate their imagination and help them build a rich inner world. This kind of imagination and creativity not only allows them to better cope with various challenges in life and work, but also allows them to stay young and energetic. Secondly, children who read picture books since childhood are usually more receptive to new knowledge and things. The information in picture books is usually simple and clear, and can be easily understood and accepted by children. This habit can not only enhance their reading ability, but also improve their ability to adapt to different living and learning environments. How to develop self-discipline in children – self-driven growth free reading mobi+epub+azw3 In addition, children who read picture books since childhood tend to love reading more. Reading picture books is a pursuit of knowledge and beauty that can continue into their adulthood. Therefore, children who develop reading habits from an early age tend to maintain their love and pursuit of reading. They will constantly look for new books and materials to satisfy their curiosity and thirst for knowledge. Of course, some children who have read picture books since childhood may gradually lose interest in reading when they grow up. However, this does not mean that the reading and thinking skills they have acquired will be erased. They can still benefit from their old reading habits in work and life, and over time, they may rediscover the charm of reading. It can be seen that it is still very necessary to persist in reading picture books. How to read picture books correctly? In addition to persistence, parents also need to pay attention to the methods and techniques of reading picture books, so that they can better utilize the value of picture books and stimulate children\’s interest in picture books. Understand the structure of picture books: Before starting to read, first look through the cover, author introduction and introduction of the picture book to guide children to understand the theme and plot of the picture book. Then carefully observe the pictures, text and color matching of each page, as well as characters, background, atmosphere and other elements to fully understand the storyline. Pay attention to details: Picture books present stories in the form of a combination of images and text, so you need to pay attention to the details of every picture. Pay attention to the visual elements such as color, lines, shapes, light and shadow in the picture book, as well as the linguistic elements such as the font, size, and arrangement of the text. Through details, children can better understand the theme and plot of the story, and at the same time, it can also enhance their ability to appreciate picture books. Give children time to think: When reading picture books, give childrenAllow enough time to think and answer the questions. You can also ask some questions, such as: \”What do you think the character will do?\” \”What kind of plot and development do you see?\” etc. By asking children to think and answer questions, you can improve their reading and expression skills. Interact with children: When reading picture books, parents should interact with their children in a timely manner, such as asking them to describe the plot, characters, and pictures. This can improve children\’s language expression skills and deepen their understanding of the story. At the same time, after reading a picture book, you can also discuss it with your children, share your thoughts and feelings, and listen to their children\’s feedback and opinions. Read more and see more: Reading picture books is a kind of fun. Children can read more and see different types of picture books, thereby continuously enriching their knowledge and imagination. Parents should choose picture books that are suitable for their children\’s age and interests, and at the same time let their children try reading new picture book types and styles to expand their horizons and thinking. Parents reading picture books with their children can not only improve their children\’s various abilities, but also create wonderful parent-child reading time with their children, and this memory can warm their children for a lifetime. So, if you have to choose between reading picture books or not reading picture books, you’d better choose to read them!