We have a new listening station in the children's area.
"Hearing a book read on tape helps her see how the words on the page can come alive in a fluid, expressive way. It helps her focus on the sounds of words read without interruption and provides a model of fluent reading. Audio books also give her an important introduction to listening — a skill that she must master in order to learn to read."
Here's a great SHORT article on the benefits of listening to books...
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/developing-reading-skills/literacy-benefits-listening
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