Picture book reading to boost kids' emotional and thinking skills
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether reading picture books together at home and school can help 4- and 5-year-olds develop emotional understanding and thinking abilities. It's for families in participating state primary schools.
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Who can take part
- Your child is 4 or 5 years old at the start of the study
- Your child goes to a state primary school that is taking part in the study
- At least one parent or guardian is willing to read books with the child and fill out questionnaires
- The reading parent or guardian can understand and use English well enough for the study
- Your child does not have vision or hearing problems that would make it hard to look at books or listen
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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