Using Childrens Literature to Entertain and Educate Your Kids
What are Childrens Books?
Not only are childrens books a great way to keep kids occupied, but they help them to learn as well. Good childrens books are proven to appeal to kids and keep them engaged and interested. In general, childrens books are books that were written specifically for children. However, there are several books that were originally written for adults and are today considered childrens books. Mark Twains Huckleberry Finn is one notable example.
Educational Value of Childrens Books
Childrens books are fantastic educational tools for kids. Studies have shown that children who read frequently have better writing and reading skills than those who do not, and kids who have childrens books at home tend to learn to read earlier. Children who were read to from a young age have been shown to have better reading skills, vocabulary and a better understanding of the material being read than their counterparts who were not read to. Many families make the bedtime story a ritual that both kids and parents look forward to daily. Even when the child is old enough to read, the parents...