Audiobooks for Kids Give Them a Creative Boost
Children read books and watch TV, but one of them fails to promote curiosity, creativity, and imagination—enter audiobooks.
Books are engines of wonder. They can carry us and our children to places and worlds unknown and, in the process, nurture imagination, creativity, and a love of learning. But should children only be exposed to books, or can audiobooks serve the same purpose and provide additional benefits? New research is uncovering that, and it will be a boon for everyone—kids included.
Most kids can understand simple stories and fairy tales when they are about three and a half years old. Listening to audiobooks can be very helpful in the car, before bed, and during quiet play. For children in school, they can get those who do not want to read to begin to read by giving them another way to experience reading. The best thing about audiobooks is that they can help kids learn more than movies ever could.
Audiobooks are based entirely on auditory input, unlike the visual and auditory components seen in films. This helps kids develop their creative abilities by having them picture the story in their heads. On the other hand, passive videos show pre-made images that do not necessitate any creative thinking on your part.
