5 Reasons Why Reading is Vital for Student Success
It seems so simple. Sure, students should learn to read. This has been widely accepted for centuries. No one will argue against the importance of literacy for students. Yet, many do not realize the importance that reading and literacy are for the development of children from the earliest age. A study by American Pediatrics Association reports that reading at a young age - and even babies who are read to by their parents increases their the likelihood of success in school. Yet, many children go into kindergarten without having the necessary skills to be able to read. Helping students bridge that ability gap falls to those who have trained into becoming elementary school instructors. They play a crucial role in the growth of young minds in this vital field. How importantis it? Here are some of the ways in which literacy improves the young mind. Self Esteem This may be the most important area of all. The sooner students learn proficiency in reading, the more t...