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Emerging readers pass through a period of development where their comprehension ability is far ahead of their reading ability. These are the years when parents are encouraged to read to their child. So you may ask, "If I am reading to my child why buy audio books?"
The benefits of audio books enhance your child's reading abilities and do not take away from the bonds created by the parent and child reading together.
Among the many benefits of audio books for children are:
* Improved listening skills. You child will listen as the story is read. Most devices employ headphones which block out distractions. This allows your child to concentrate on and enjoy the book without interruption.
* Increased comprehension and vocabulary. Audio books are read by professional readers, actors, and authors. They are able to give meaning to the words of the story using their voices. This will help children learn to pronounce new words and understand words in context.
* Improved imagination. Children will create images in their mind to go along with the story. The images will aid the child's memorization skills and help them understand the concept of active reading.
* Motivation. Children will be motivated to read more after exposure to audio books. We have all seen children rush to buy books that accompany the latest movie. Audio books have the same effect. They will want to continue reading their favorite stories and more work by their favorite author.
* Create an independent reader. The goal of reading instruction is to create independent readers. The main benefit of audio books is that they play are large part in this process. Some recordings have book that follow along with the narrator allowing to the child to read with the audio book. Children will learn new vocabulary, voice inflection, and how to read through punctuation.
* Audio books can be enjoyed by the whole family. Recorded books do not have to be used solely in the classroom or home. Take them on the road. Audio books are great to listen to while traveling. You can also help your child make her own audio books. Let her read a book into a recorder. This is fun and encourages independence.
You will find these and many more benefits when using audio books for children. The technology is available, the recordings are assessable, and the children are ready to learn. Put the gift of audio books with in their reach.
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