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Audiobooks are a wonderful way to enjoy our favorite stories, explore new topics, and learn skills. But did you know that audiobooks can also help kids learn to read and embrace their creativity? Audible has thousands of audiobooks, podcasts, and Originals appropriate for all ages, and with the family-friendly feature, they’ll only be able to access the stories that you choose to share. Now, an exciting partnership between Audible and Crayola offers even more ways for kids to engage with audiobooks, underscored by Crayola’s mission to inspire creativity. The partnership gives educators and parents more tools to nurture and engage children’s imaginations, including a variety of “listen and do” activities and downloadable PDFs inspired by select Audible Originals. For details, visit .
Audiobooks are a powerful tool for learning and growing, especially when paired with visual, tactile, and expressive exercises. Read on to find out how audiobooks can help kids become more confident and enthusiastic readers. We’ve also got some recommendations for audiobooks and podcasts to get you started.
Crayola Creativity Week
Running from January 27 to February 2, 2025, is a fun-filled, interactive celebration of “Imagination in Action.” As an official sponsor of the event, Audible is helping Crayola foster creativity through audio storytelling that inspires young minds and gives educators and parents more tools to nurture and engage children’s imaginations through creative moments. Here’s a sample of some of the titles that will be featured as part of the 2025 lineup.
Can audiobooks help teach kids to read?
Audiobooks bring a lot to the table when it comes to children’s literacy. Much like reading aloud with kids, they’re a great tool for raising interest in reading and storytelling, and developing enthusiasm for books is crucial for engagement in learning to read. Audiobooks stimulate a different part of the brain from visual reading, creating a new pathway for children to absorb stories and explore new concepts. Introducing kids to audiobooks early can foster a love of reading for a lifetime. Here are some of the ways audiobooks can assist with teaching kids to read:
Pronunciation and vocabulary: Audiobooks can help expand children’s vocabularies and improve their pronunciation of new words through hearing them spoken by a narrator.
Auditory support for visual learning: Pairing an audiobook with a physical book is an excellent way for kids to improve their visual recognition of words while hearing them spoken aloud.
