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Reading Aloud with Kids Gets Results!

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Reading aloud with children is a great way to jump-start their literacy development. Books introduce new words children don’t know. And reading a book out loud with children gives caregivers the opportunity to explain those words, which boosts vocabulary skills.

Aired: 05/16/18
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