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Early Reading and Scientifically-Based Research

Title I Directors' Conference
February 2003

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Early Childhood Cognitive Development

Why is it important to stimulate children’s cognitive development from the moment they are born?

Research shows a strong connection between a child’s cognitive development early in life and their later success in school and life.

e.g.: Children who can distinguish the building blocks of speech at 6 months are better at acquiring the skills for learning to read at 4 and 5 years of age. (Good Start, Grow Smart)