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Reading five books daily gives children 1.4m-word head start by age 5: Study

Research highlights that when parents read consistently to their children, it profoundly enriches their vocabulary. Children exposed to five books a day could encounter over 1.4 million words by their fifth birthday, whereas those without such exposure hear only about 4,662 words. Even reading just one book a day can significantly elevate linguistic exposure, underlining the importance of…

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    Reading five books daily gives children 1.4m-word head start by age 5: Study (opens Times of India in a new tab)

    Research highlights that when parents read consistently to their children, it profoundly enriches their vocabulary. Children exposed to five books a day could encounter over 1.4 million words by their fifth birthday, whereas those without such exposure hear…

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