Encouraging Your Child to Read

Encouraging Your Child to Read

Montessori East

14th August 2025

Reading one picture book per day gives young children exposure to around 78,000 words a year (Logan, Justice, Yumus, & Chapparro-Moreno, 2019). That’s 78,000 chances to build vocabulary, spark curiosity and grow knowledge. Here are some way to encourage reading at home.

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