reading
A new discovery: Phonemes instead of graphemes – teach kids to read faster
Research reveals that additional practice in blending printed letter sounds significantly aids struggling beginner readers in reception classes. While it might sound strange, it can actually be beneficial for lots of kids.
Kate Yakimchuk research child development cognitive skills education Psychology 24 January 2024
Interesting Facts: Benefits of Reading for the Brain
Reading books improves brain functions such as memory, attention and concentration. It can also improve empathy, social skills and creativity. It is important for children and older people not just to read books, but to discuss them so that what they read is “put aside” and does not go in vain.
Diana Dashkevich mental health intelligence health facts Psychology 13 January 2024
Teaching deaf kids how to read: A study that offers new methods to achieve it
Deaf kids are often harder to teach, because most modern teaching methods are created for kids with no hearing disabilities. Meanwhile, specialists try to fix it - so they offer a new method that can make it way more effective for lots of kids.
Kate Yakimchuk research teaching children Psychology 6 September 2023
Dyslexia is more than just reading difficulties: A new study
Dyslexic people might have more issues than just reading problems, a new study claims. New research reveals that children with dyslexia exhibit slower visual processing, shedding light on the broader impact of dyslexia on brain functions beyond reading skills.
Kate Yakimchuk research dyslexia children Psychology 22 August 2023
Kids can learn how to read when taught remotely: A new experiment
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to close nationwide, students of all ages turned to remote learning on screens. A study by the University of Washington's Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences found that children can develop key reading skills through virtual classrooms.
Kate Yakimchuk research children Psychology 8 August 2023
Psychologist Explained: The Mental Health Benefits of Reading
In the article we will talk about the benefits of reading and what bibliotherapy is.
Diana Dashkevich books mental health emotions facts Psychology 24 July 2023
You need two brain networks to read: A new study shows that reading is more complicated than we thought
It often seems that reading is pretty simple - especially if you naturally love to read. In fact, it requires not one, but two networks in your brain to read, a new study claims.
Kate Yakimchuk intelligence brain research Psychology 9 July 2023
When children read for pleasure, it will benefit them later: The new research confirms that reading is great for your brain
While forcing children to read can make them hate it, reading for pleasure can be actually very beneficial for kids. New research from UK and China claim that kids who read for pleasure when they're young tend to have better cognitive abilities when they're older.
Kate Yakimchuk children personality intelligence research Psychology 1 July 2023
Why reading a book before bed is better than you think
Reading a book before bed improves sleep quality and mental health. In the article, we will understand why reading a book before bedtime is much more useful than scrolling the phone screen.
Diana Dashkevich mental health sleep Psychology 6 April 2023