We all know the feeling: snuggling close with your little one as you open a well-worn book. The sound of your voice calming them. The shared laughs and gasps as the characters come to life. Bedtime ...

In 2024, 51% of families read aloud to their very young children, while 37% read aloud to their kids between the ages of 6 and 8 years old. Some parents have said they stop reading aloud to their ...

Children's book author Mem Fox was working as a drama professor when her 4-year-old daughter inadvertently inspired her to embark on a new career path. Fox was amazed that her young daughter was able ...

Elementary teachers should normalize mistakes, encourage partnering and reread familiar texts with students, experts say.

Gen Zzzzs want to put this precious parenting pastime to bed. Snuggling up under a kiddo’s comforter to read the little one a bedtime story is a total snooze-fest for moms and dads in their early 20s, ...

Here are the Staten Island public schools that celebrated World Read Aloud Day on Wednesday: At PS 29, Staten Island District 31 Superintendent Dr. Roderick Palton and Acting Deputy Chancellor for ...

Reading is not merely a leisure activity; it serves as a vital lifeline for social resilience and connection. Here are several compelling reasons why cultivating a reading habit can help children forg ...

A new study reveals that reading to children aged 6-8, even without specific prompts, significantly boosts their empathy.