New research from Australia and the UK suggests that the number of parents reading aloud to children is at an all-time low, ...

From bedtime stories to storytime on the classroom rug, read-alouds are a powerful educational tool for students across grade levels. Reading aloud can capture young people’s interest in stories and ...

A literacy strategist writes about nurturing children’s love for books and literature in a world where political, social, and ...

In a survey of approximately 63 preschool, kindergarten, and elementary teachers, 50 to 70 percent of respondents acknowledged not allotting intentional planning time for their read-alouds. Megan ...

Once children know how to read on their own, there is a tendency to cut back on reading aloud to them. “Reading aloud to students in K-3 is a super way to build knowledge and vocabulary and should be ...

Your kid’s brain when you read aloud to them The scientists behind the Cambridge study didn’t look into the neuroscience of what books do to kids’ brains exactly.

Reading aloud is a strategy that both parents/guardians and teachers can use to help children practice and develop reading skills, as proficient readers read stories out loud to developing readers.

Mark your calendars for World Read Aloud Day and discover the transformative power of storytelling - there’s a reason this global celebration is a must for book lovers everywhere!

Reading, while not technically medicine, is a fundamentally wholesome activity. It can prevent cognitive decline, improve sleep, and lower blood pressure. In one study, book readers outlived their ...