Benefits of Reading Aloud? Here's What We Know!!



Much research has been done on the importance, and the benefits, of reading aloud to our children.  Here are some great resources from respected educators, authors and researchers:

 Read Aloud Nebraska

Reading Rockets

National Education Association

PBS Parents

Washington Post

Novak Djokovic Foundation

CNN

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