(BPT) - Is your child starting kindergarten this fall? There are many things you'll need to do before they start their education, but one task that should be at the top of your to-do list is reading.
While your child can't read on their own, reading to them can make a huge difference in and outside the classroom. Check out these six benefits of reading to your young child ahead of kindergarten.
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