Wonder Twins, Activate! Listening + Reading Along Increases Comprehension
If you are parents to young children right now, you probably do not know what the 1970s cartoon "Wonder Twins" even are (though if you're grandparents of young children, there's a good chance you do!). Still, I think of this duo because of its importance in audio books for young readers. Namely, when kids listen to a book while reading along - using two senses - it can be a game-changer, especially for reluctant or struggling readers.
First, it's just fun, and there is a game-like quality to following along while enjoying the story.
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