I Can Read Comics Help Grandkids Learn To Read
As grandparents, it’s important to support the goals of ensuring that our grandchildren are ready for the challenges of life. Reading early and reading well is one of the most important skills a child can have. The trusted brand, I Can Read!, has launched a new line of books for early readers, I Can Read Comics!
This line of early readers helps increase visual literacy in an increasingly visual world and has books for every level of reading. Whether your grandchild is a reluctant reader or is always looking for their next book, there is an I Can Read Comics book for everyone.
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The benefits of early reading are endless – according to the World Literacy Foundation they are:
- Brain development: Reading is like exercise for the brain! The young mind is like a sponge that absorbs knowledge and the earlier a child reads the better. It is no surprise that kids who read more are often more intelligent!
- Early vocabulary development: A behavior instilled at an early age is a behavior learned for life. Exposing children to words at an earlier age introduces them to lots of new vocabulary and helps them understand how words are used in different contexts.
- Improved reading: This is one of the greatest benefits. The more words kids are exposed to by reading, the better their comprehension skills. When they read and see words they don’t understand, it’s only natural to look them up in the dictionary.
- Better writing: Writing is a skill. As parents, we may think, “Oh he/she doesn’t intend to be a writer, so why do I need to instill early reading habits?” This mindset is wrong because, if you think about it, writing is needed in every facet of life.
- Better communication: The same word can have different meanings depending on the context in which it’s used. Understanding this is important to convey what’s intended. When children are exposed to a wide range of words, including those which carry different meanings depending on their context, they can communicate better and express themselves in more ways.
- Creating a hobby: Why do you think kids always want to be read bedtime stories? Because it’s fun for them and a soothing activity before drifting off to sleep. This could later develop into a hobby and be an outlet for their relaxation as they grow.
- Professional skills: It’s no secret that high proficiency in English is needed in various types of jobs and is listed as an acquired skill. Children with high proficiency in English often grow up to be better suited to high-skilled jobs and are an asset to their employers.
