The Million Word Gap

What is the 'million word gap'?

• The difference in the number of words heard by children who are read to and those who are not by the time they start kindergarten.

• The difference in the number of words children can read by the time they start kindergarten.

• The difference in the number of words children can write by the time they start kindergarten.

• The difference in the number of words children can speak by the time they start kindergarten.

How many more words do children who are read to regularly hear by the time they start kindergarten?

• 1.4 million

• 1 million

• 2 million

• 500,000

What impact does hearing a variety of words and sentences have on children?

• They learn how language works and pick up new words.

• They become fluent in multiple languages.

• They develop mathematical skills.

• They learn to sing.

What is one benefit of children hearing more words at a young age?

• They are more likely to succeed in school.

• They become better athletes.

• They develop better musical skills.

• They become more artistic.

What might happen to children who aren't read to?

• They might start school with a smaller vocabulary.

• They might become better at sports.

• They might develop better social skills.

• They might become more independent.

Why is it important to make time for reading aloud to children?

• It helps them build a strong foundation for learning.

• It helps them become better at sports.

• It helps them develop musical skills.

• It helps them become more independent.

What can reading to young children help them build?

• A strong foundation for learning.

• Better artistic skills.

• Better athletic skills.

• Better musical skills.