Unlocking Curiosity: The Power and Benefits of Non-Fiction for Kids

There are many benefits for our children to reading non-fiction. Non-fiction serves as a window to understanding our world. It also improves academic performance, vocabulary, critical thinking skills, and knowledge expansion to name a few reasons to encourage non-fiction in early education.

 

Mentioned links and resources in this episode:

• 5 Reasons Nonfiction Books Are Important for Young Learners
• Why every child benefits from reading more non-fiction books
• Building World Knowledge: Motivating Children to Read and Enjoy Informational Text
• Discovery Education
• National Geographic Kids
• Smithsonian Learning Lab 

 

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