Science Innovations: Natural Rainbow Colours Produced  |  Technology Inceptions: Muscope, World’s Smallest Microscope  |  Science Innovations: Ultrasensitive Tactile Sensors for Robots  |  Policy Indications: How Materials Science Helps Contain Contain Covid-19 Spread  |  National Edu News: IIT Hyderabad and PharmCADD signed a pact for the co-development of new drugs   |  Teacher Insights: Be Game  |  Health Monitor: Understanding ‘Haemorrhage'  |  National Edu News: Pallikkutam GlobalConnect#3 on 'Innovative Tools for Effective Teaching'  |  Expert Counsel: The Nine Dash Line  |  National Edu News: Astronomers Find One Group of Appearing and Disappearing Stars  |  Teacher Insights: Bird Book for Children to Love Nature  |  International Edu News: New Model to Fight Social Media Deep Fakes  |  Teacher Insights: Universal Lunch Makes Students Healthier  |  Teacher Insights: Physical Activity Boosts Self Regulation  |  Parent Interventions: Anti-Inflammatory Foods Reduce Blood Fats  |  
May 15, 2019 Wednesday 02:42:22 PM IST

Word power for kids

Parent Interventions

Young children whose parents read them five books a day enter kindergarten having heard about 1.4 million more words than kids who were never read to, a new study found.This ‘million word gap’ could be one key in explaining differences in vocabulary and reading development, according to Jessica Logan, lead author of anew study and Assistant Professor of Educational Studies at The Ohio State University.

Even kids who are read only one book a day will hear about 290,000 more words by age 5 than those who don't regularly read books with a parent or caregiver.The word gap of more than 1 million words between children raised in a literacy-rich environment and those who were never read to is striking,The words kids hear from books may have special importance in learning to read. Kids who hear more vocabulary are likely to pick up reading skills more quickly and easily.


Comments
 

RECOMMENDED NEWS

Parent Interventions
19-07-2021
Anti-Inflammatory Foods Reduce Blood F...
Parent Interventions
A study done by King’s College, London in association with science company ZOE has shown that blood fat levels have a major influence on inflammation in our b...
Parent Interventions
19-07-2021
New Technique to Treat ADHD
Parent Interventions
A new technique called ‘neurofeedback’ which enables Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) patients to train their attention, based on instant fee...
Parent Interventions
19-07-2021
Reduce Lab Tests in NICU Patients
Parent Interventions
Patients in Neonatal Intensive Care Units should be subjected to lesser laboratory tests as a lot of testing in the early days of life can contribute to long te...
Parent Interventions
19-07-2021
Switch Off
Parent Interventions
As a Counseling Psychologist & Psychotherapist I get a lot of complaints from parents saying that children are spending more time on electronic gadgets, especia...
Parent Interventions
16-07-2021
Three Good Reasons Your Child Should A...
Parent Interventions
Preschool is a critical stage in the development of your child. They learn about their environment and become more independent, but the curriculum can be diffic...
Parent Interventions
10-07-2021
Chicken Clucks Again!
Parent Interventions
This scrumptious North Indian recipe will leave your guests hungry for more! Our Chicken Do Pyaaza recipe is a tried and tested recipe that’s a delight for al...