Why Reading with Kids is the Real Superpower
- Shelley Watson
- Jul 24
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 29

If you could give your child one gift that boosted their brain, strengthened your bond, and set them up for lifelong success… would you do it?
Good news: you don’t need a cape or a classroom.You just need a book.
Early Reading With Kids = Big Brain Gains
From birth to age 8, kids are in a critical window for language development. Reading aloud—even for just 10 minutes a day—can:
Build vocabulary faster than everyday conversation
Strengthen attention, memory, and emotional IQ
Lay the groundwork for confident, independent reading
It’s not just about decoding words—it’s about building thinkers, feelers, and future learners.
Shared Reading = Secret Sauce
Reading with kids isn’t just an academic activity—it’s a relationship builder. That giggle over a silly sentence? That “wait—what happens next!?” moment? Those tiny moments create lasting connections.
And when stories become fun, kids want more. That’s where the real magic happens.
That’s Why We Made It Magical
At Blooming Wits, we believe reading should be a little whimsical, a little wacky, and totally wonderful. That’s why our early literacy workbooks feature:
The Bloom Book Fairies (because sparkles > lectures)
Alphie the Alphabet Guy (with a letter-sound spellbook)
Focus word stories with coloring, writing, and giggles built in
We turn learning into play—because that’s when reading sticks.
Ready to Bloom?
If you’ve got a little learner at home, check out our Bloom Into Reading – Level 3 workbook for Grades 1–2 on Amazon. It’s filled with classic stories, high-frequency words, and magical motivation from the Bloom Book Fairies.
Because when kids love reading, everything blooms. 🌸
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