Reasons why reading to your children is a habit worth keeping (Article Review)

Everyone is familiar with the highly quoted statement that claims future prison population is predicted utilizing 3rd grade reading scores. While there are some who question the validity of this statement, it is undeniable that it is challenging to close that gap once it has been identified in the 3rd grade. This makes sense being that students are expected to be exposed to grade level material while at the same time, catch up to the level of material. This is challenging, but not impossible. The solution lies within one special habit. This habit is the cure to those winter, spring, and summer breaks within the school year. In many instances, this habit doesn't cost a dime.

Schools around the country encourage this habit often. However, I feel that the message is to important to grow stale. I came across this wonderful article that talks about this habit. I encourage my readers to read this article because it defines reading to your children as a habit. This is so appropriate. Habits are what make us who we are. A habit of reading, or lack thereof, can impact the future of a child significantly.

Here are a few reasons the author gives to parents to encourage them to continue the habit:

1. Students who read 20 minutes per day score in the 90th percentile on standardized tests vs. students who read for 1 minute per day score in the 10th percentile on standardized tests.

     2.  Reading with your child, or alongside your child, models a love of reading for your child.

     3.  Students and children listen better and longer and develop a wider vocabulary.

 

Please find the entire article by Adriana and George Sifakis by clicking here