While these studies have focused on brain activity while a person is reading, a new study suggests that reading doesn’t just make a fleeting impression. It may make long-term changes to to the ...

After-Reading Activities Students often finish a reading, close the book, and don't think about it again until they arrive in class. The following activities can be used after a reading to help ...

Being pulled into the world of a gripping novel can trigger actual, measurable changes in the brain that linger for at least five days after reading, scientists have said.

A new study published on July 3, 2013 found that reading books, writing and participating in brain-stimulating activities at any age may preserve memory. The study was published in the online in ...

As part of their research, 24 kids aged 10-12 read a book either by themselves and then complete a “paper-based” reading activity, or read to 13.5-inch tall Minnie instead.