Barry Zuckerman1, Aasma Khandekar. 1. The Department of Pediatrics, Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts 02118, USA. Barry.Zuckerman@bmc.org
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This article describes the evidence about why reading aloud to children is important to help them develop the language and early reading skills necessary for school readiness. RECENT FINDINGS: This information supports the value of Reach Out and Read; physicians advising parents to read aloud. CONCLUSION: Reach Out and Read should be implemented in health care sites serving low-income children.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This article describes the evidence about why reading aloud to children is important to help them develop the language and early reading skills necessary for school readiness. RECENT FINDINGS: This information supports the value of Reach Out and Read; physicians advising parents to read aloud. CONCLUSION: Reach Out and Read should be implemented in health care sites serving low-income children.
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