WHY IS READING SO IMPORTANT FOR CHILDREN?

Reading allows us to be transported from our own world to another. Between the pages of a book, we can become immersed in the lives of fictional characters and learn about a culture entirely different from our own. We can also learn new words and phrases, experience a range of emotions, and acquire skills and knowledge.

Studies show that reading for pleasure makes a big difference to children’s educational performance. Here’s how you can get your child off to a great start.
Evidence suggests that children who read for enjoyment every day not only perform better in reading tests than those who don’t, but also develop a broader vocabulary, increased general knowledge and a better understanding of other cultures. In fact, reading for pleasure is more likely to determine whether a child does well at school than their social or economic background. Getting A Child To Read
1. Make books available and accessible: Children who become readers generally come from homes where books and other reading materials are present throughout the house. Be sure and keep plenty of books round the house where they’re not difficult to get to.
2. Set an example: Children frequently adopt the customs of their parents, so these customs can be great ways to support your child to read.
3. Go to the library regularly: Take your child to the library as much as possible let them get excited about choosing their very own books.
4. Purchase personalized books: Get your child a personalized book of their very own. In addition to being an effective way to support reading, these sorts of books boost self-esteem. The books are also fantastic keepsakes that your child will get to treasure for a very long time.
5. Make reading fun: Make narrative time gratifying, act out stories, read with excitement, and use distinct voices. A dreary reader makes for a dull story time, no matter how exciting the story may really be.