While our brains are naturally set up to learn to speak, learning to read does not happen on its own. Early readers must develop certain parts of the brain and build connections between brain areas that were not connected before. Developing strong reading skills early on sets the foundation for lifelong learning and cognitive growth, enabling children to become proficient readers and critical thinkers. Â
Our free infographic, created for the elementary classroom, presents a simplified depiction of how our brains learn to read and how to address reading challenges more effectively. Download this infographic to illustrate the four different areas of our brains that we use when reading and the critical skills that help develop them.Â
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