Online educational magazine for school kids ages 3 to 8 Take a look at what springboard brings for you kids this month. http://www.springboardmagazine.com The importance of reading to your children on a regular basis has been emphasized time and again by elders and experts. The benefits are life long. The important ones amongst them are: 1. Language and speech development in children. 2. Improves vocabulary and pronunciation. 3. Develops auditory perception, increases attention span and ability to focus 4. Makes them curious which is a trait of enthusiastic learners and also develops problem solving skills. 5. Most important of all, creates a special bonding time between the parent/care giver and the child. So much information and activities are available for children on the computers and internet these days that parents can feel overwhelmed. It can be confusing if children should learn computer skills early to be successful or should be read to in an old fashioned way. www.springboardmagazine.com is a place to achieve a golden mean. Parents or teachers can accompany their kids, while they enjoy this fun place. You will find stories that are read to them, with the words getting highlighted as they are read. Or find illustrated stories on history and traditions around the world that you can read together. There are lots of other fun activities, puzzles and games to play to improve language skills and grammar. Spend a quality time, special bonding time with your children at Springboard Magazine http://www.springboardmagazine.com/reading.htm