More parents are reading for pleasure with their children, but teachers say more can be done
From over at Booktrust:
Therefore what research has shown us time and time again is that the amount children read for enjoyment is critical to their reading achievement. if early book associations are positive, and children come to school knowing how books and shared reading works, then they are set up for positive school based reading and learning experiences. If shared reading for pleasure in the home continues after a child starts school, and children continue to enjoy the reading experience, this can only have benefits for a child’s language and literacy development.
I can’t imagine how I’d have turned out if my parents (and grandparents, auntie, neighbours etc) hadn’t encouraged me to read and been willing to read with me when I was younger. It’s one of the things I’m most looking forward to should I have children in the future. So important.
