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Leanne Ammon

The Importance of Reading and Making Marks with Children


Reading and making marks (drawing or writing) with children play a crucial role in their early development. As a parent or caregiver, engaging children in these activities can have a significant impact on their cognitive and emotional growth. Let’s explore the importance of reading and making marks with children and how these activities can positively influence their development.

 

Reading with children from a young age has numerous benefits. It helps build their language skills, expands their vocabulary, and enhances their comprehension abilities. Additionally, reading together fosters a love for books and learning, setting the foundation for a lifelong appreciation of reading for pleasure and for knowledge. It also provides an opportunity for bonding between parent and child, creating precious moments of connection and intimacy.

 

Similarly, encouraging children to make marks through drawing, colouring, or early writing is also incredibly beneficial. These activities allow children to express their creativity, develop their fine motor skills, and enhance their hand-eye coordination. Making marks with children promotes self-expression and imagination, nurturing their artistic abilities and boosting their confidence.

 

Combining reading and making marks can further amplify the benefits for children. When adults read to children and engage them in related drawing or writing activities, it reinforces the concepts and themes from the story. This multisensory approach deepens their understanding and enjoyment of the story.

 

Reading and making marks with children are powerful tools for their holistic development. These activities not only foster intellectual growth but also nurture emotional bonds and creativity. As parents, we have the opportunity to instil a love for learning and self-expression through these simple yet impactful interactions with children. So, let's grab a book, some drawing materials, and embark on this enriching journey with the young minds in our lives.


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Orchidale Children's Nursery is based in a fantastic converted bungalow building in Taverham, 15 minutes from Norwich with childcare places for 2 months-5 year olds. We can offer your child fabulous fun filled days of activities to help children learn and make lots of new friends. We have a fabulous outdoor space with so many area's of learning. Including a separate 0-2's garden, forest school space, large lawn for the children to run around on and so much more! Please come and see us, our beautiful learning area's and our magical garden. If you are searching for a Day Nursery in Norwich, Norfolk then we are the Children's Nursery that goes the extra mile for you and your children. Visit the Orchidale Nursery website at: www.orchidale.co.uk




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