Story time is a highlight of the day for many young students, and teachers can boost engagement even further by adding costumes and sound effects.

A new study reveals that reading to children aged 6-8, even without specific prompts, significantly boosts their empathy. However, pausing to ask reflective questions about characters' feelings and ...

Early-elementary teachers work hard all year to support their students’ emerging reading skills. The payoff—gains in literacy progress—tends to come toward the end of the school year, just as it’s ...

Reading aloud is useful not just with kids, but many friends and romantic partners also like being read to. Even at work, if you read aloud well, it can be engaging. Here, I offer tips on how to read ...