Books and babies

As soon as babies are born, we feed them so their bodies start to grow and develop. Storytelling from very early in life feeds the mind and fuels the imagination.Toddler reading a book, and signing

Remarkably, about half of a person’s ultimate intelligence is developed by the age of four, and 80% by the age of eight! What happens in the early years is of the utmost importance.

Research has shown that children can pick up languages very easily. That’s why nurseries and schools in many countries including China and India teach English as a second language to children from a very young age.

And research shows that babies can master simple sign language from as young as six months old – it’s been shown to improve communications between parents and their children, help children develop better social skills and boost their IQ. Read more on our website itvbabysign.com.

 

"A child is never too young for books. Holding back until a child can read is like not talking to her until she can speak."
Dr Penelope Leach, international childcare expert.
 

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