Reading to babies is more than just a fun thing to do, it builds bonds and boosts brain power. Even if young babies don’t understand the words you’re saying, reading aloud is still your super power benefiting their social, emotional and cognitive development.
1. Language development – put simply, reading introduces babies to words, plus rhyming and tone which really lays the foundation for speech and language development. The more words babies hear the more brain connections are formed, boosting language skills.
2. Cognitive growth – reading books stimulates babies brain, encouraging the development of memory and attention span. The colours, pictures and interactive textures are perfect for stimulating them to learn about the world around them.
3. Emotional bonding – the comfort of your voice, the closeness of your body and the security of your lap is so powerful in strengthening your bond. This builds trust & security which is crucial for emotional development.
4. Instilling a love of books – who doesn’t want their child to love getting lost in a good book, the perfect escape and a powerful learning tool. It is never too young to introduce babies to books and create a lifelong habit.
Incorporating reading into your daily routine is a wonderful thing to do for you and your baby, an enjoyable and rewarding experience for you both. With so many lovely classic books out there to enjoy, lift the flap books, beautiful picture books and a never ending supply of That’s not my books it could become a love affair for you both.
Thats why we love books, we love reading to babies, we love incorporating books into classes and watching the bonding, enjoyment and fun happen before our eyes. Storytime, Stretch & Sing has a beautiful selection of books to explore over the terms together as a fantastic way to start reading with your baby. This class has always been a firm favourite amongst parents for good reason with something for everyone, of course ending with tea and homemade cake! Why not come and join us soon….
