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As Early Learning professionals we know that reading to children plays a major impact in children's development in so many different areas. Did you know that children who's parents or caregivers read to them five times a day enter kindergarten having heard about 1.4 million more words then children who are not read to? Check out this article to the right from Ohio State University to get more information about the one million word gap.
A million word gap, for Children who aren't read to at Home.pdfBooks are great for children's development; from literacy and communication to their imagination and creativity. But most importantly, books can be a huge part in children's sense of self; feeling seen and understood. At Travelling Tales our goal is to ensure that every child feels seen. Including diverse books into your programs is just one way to ensure that all children feel valued and represented. Books can act as a window or a mirror for reflection where children can see their own experiences and lives represented.
Now, think about the books currently in your programs or that you are reading with the children. Do they create a mirror for the children to see themselves reflected? Or do they offer visibility to cultures different then our own creating a window?
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