What Advantage Does Using Footsteps2Brilliance Bring to My Family?

When thinking about your family and their happiness, what things come to mind? Most likely, reading is not at the top of the list. However, we read every day - street signs, sales ads, email, social media newsfeeds - the list goes on and on. But few families have carved out time in their busy schedules to sit down and read as a family, practice letter and word recognition, or even encourage their child to read on their own. Our children are growing up in a world filled with technology. Most families have smartphones or a tablet that their children use to play games or watch YouTube videos on a regular basis. But are these games and videos really preparing them for a future of reading or just keeping them entertained? The use of the free reading app, Footsteps2Brilliance, has proven results in preparing children for reading readiness. In a third-party study cited on the Footsteps2Brilliance website, children who used Footsteps2Brilliance for one month showed seven months worth of gains in vocabulary acquisition, according to the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test. Other measurable gains were noted in critical thinking skills and comprehension. Using Footsteps2Brilliance can be as simple as adding use of the app to your child's tablet time, or it can be more in-depth, such as including it in your nightly story time routine. Including reading activities in your day-to-day life will ensure your child is prepared not only for school, but for the future. Whether you are reading actual books or digital books, you are still reading and making an impact on your child's reading readiness.

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Thanks to the countywide literacy initiative, Osceola Reads, all children in Osceola County can access Footsteps2Brilliance absolutely free after parents complete a short registration process at OsceolaReads.com. To answer any registration questions you may have, visit the registration section of our FAQ page. Take advantage of the benefits that Footsteps2Brilliance has to offer your family and make reading a part of your family's daily routine.