WEEK OF AUGUST 31, 2023
VOLUME 128 | ISSUE 27
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Little Free Library boxes boost reading
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Literacy for children pays off all through life BY COURTNEY FAY SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
While it may seem obvious that reading to and with children is important, just how significant it is can be easily overlooked. Research has shown that 20 minutes of reading a day exposes the reader to a vast quantity of words and has several noteworthy benefits. With increases in vocabulary, comprehension, speech and creativity, regular reading contributes to greater overall academic success. Reading also enhances children’s imaginations as the books they read introduce them to different ideas, possibilities, concepts and cultures beyond their own life experiences. Outside of the classroom, it is important for parents and caregivers to encourage and support young readers. This is where local libraries and organizations such as the Little Free Library can make a helpful impact. Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization with a mission to be a catalyst for building community, inspiring readers and expanding book access for all through a global network of volunteer-led Little Free Library book exchange boxes. Based
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CPR KNOWLEDGE Children look for new books at the Little Free LIbrary at Evans Park in Elizabeth.
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