And that positive experience can inspire kids to try new books. Read aloud. Reading aloud to your kids helps them build their vocabulary, introduces new facts and ideas, and helps them connect sounds ...

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What Are the Benefits of Reading to My Toddler? Kids who hear a lot of language do better in school. And being read to is one of the best ways to hear language. Reading to toddlers sets the foundation ...

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