Shared picture book reading for early childhood growth
This study looks at whether reading picture books together with your child can help with their emotions and thinking skills. You'll be asked to do shared reading activities with your 4-5 year old and complete a few short questionnaires.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be 4 or 5 years old at the start of the study.
- Your child must be enrolled in a state-funded primary school in the UK.
- At least one parent or guardian must be willing to read with the child and take part in the study activities.
- The participating caregiver should be comfortable reading and answering questions in English.
- Your child must not have serious uncorrected hearing or vision problems that would make reading difficult.
- Your family must be able to attend both the beginning and end-of-study check-ins.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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