Expert says kids are better off reading physical books instead of digital books
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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- March is recognized as National Reading Month, and some experts are wasting no time in emphasizing the benefits of reading physical books instead of digital books for improved cognitive development in children.
Lee Scott, childhood development expert and chair of the educational advisory board for The Goddard School, joined us on Thursday, Mar. 2 to discuss the importance of introducing reading to children at an early age.
She noted that while it is easier than ever to download books for children to read digitally, physical books provide a sensory experience that digital books cannot replicate.
Among those benefits are that children can turn pages, count items on the pages and feel the book itself, allowing little ones to become attached to favorite books, making reading an interactive experience as they hold the book, flip the pages and explore the book's contents even if their reading prowess is still in its infancy.
Scott also discussed how physical books offer caregivers more opportunities to engage with their children through "serve and return" interactions.