First Five Nebraska is an initiative of Early Futures Partnership

First Five Nebraska is an initiative of Early Futures Partnership

Reading to Children 15 Minutes Daily Makes a Big Impact

by | Sep 25, 2014

If a parent reads to a child just 15 minutes a day starting at birth, by kindergarten, they will have shared 456.25 hours of reading together. The benefits for the child include a larger vocabulary, plus the security and confidence that result from a parent's one-on-one attention.

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