5 Reasons Why Reading is so Importrant for Academic Success
“Some people will lie, cheat, steal and back-stab to get ahead… and
to think, all they have to do is READ.” – Fortune Magazine
Unfortunately, it’s not always obvious, but it is true.
We all know that it is ‘good’ to read. Most of us want our kids to have good reading habits. But how many of us believe that reading is ‘critical’ to our child’s academic and future success? Yes, reading for pleasure has so far been an unlikely predictor of future success.
However, studies across the globe are confirming that reading has a strong impact on student development. E.g. Timothy Bates and Stuart Ritchie, in their 50 years long research, concluded that children with higher reading and math skills end up having higher incomes. Children who read from a young age are far more likely to succeed at school and later, in the workplace.
Listed below are 5 definitive benefits of reading for all kids –
1. Higher self esteem
Kids who read well are also more knowledgeable and likely to be better at writing. This gives them more confidence in talking to their peers, answering in class and participating in classroom discussions.
2. Better concentration
Reading requires a higher level of focus and concentration. It doesn’t matter whether a child is reading about actual dinosaurs or about Tom Fletcher’s Chritmasaurus. When he/she focuses on one topic for an extended period of time, it leads to better concentration in other areas as well.
3. Stronger memory skills
Reading strengthens memory over a period of time. Even in books for young readers, one has to remember the characters, settings and overall plot. All this happens subtly while the child is enjoying the story.
4. Improved critical & analytical thinking
Mystery novels to books on bizarre facts and all books in between – encourage kids to think about what they are reading. When kids question, analyze and predict based on what they are reading, it improves their critical and analytical thinking skills.
5. Expanded vocabulary
Over time, words that kids read in books will definitely make their way into their conversations. Reading words in context of the sentence, helps organically improve vocabulary even if kids aren’t looking up the words in the dictionary.
Reading for pleasure and reading with pleasure are both equally important. Such readers are called engaged readers. They are the ones who benefit the most from their reading efforts.
At BookGuru, we are committed to ensuring that all our readers grow into engaged readers.
We add new books to the library every week. We pick the very best books across genres, including award winning books from around the globe. These books are sure to foster curiosity, imagination, language skills and vocabulary.
Additionally, at BookGuru, not only do we ensure that the books your child is reading at his/her reading level, but we also monitor (very closely!) how well your child has understood each book read. All this whilst always focusing on getting your child excited about reading!
We look forward to hearing from you.
