Parents always want the best for their child. Many parents want their child to have a better life than they have had. Many parents want their child to be more successful in school than they were. They don’t want their child to struggle like they did. What is the secret to a child being a successful student you ask? The ability to read and being a strong reader!

The Importance of Being A Fluent Reader

Reading is a fundamental skill for academic success. Strong reading skills allow students to access information, understand complex concepts, and express themselves effectively. Studies have consistently shown that students who are good readers are more likely to succeed in school and beyond.

Here are some of the reasons why reading is so important for student success:

1. Reading is the foundation for all other learning. In order to learn any subject, students need to be able to read and understand the material. This is true for all subjects, from math and science to social studies and language arts.
2. Reading helps students develop critical thinking skills. When students read, they are not just passively absorbing information. They are actively engaging with the text, thinking about what they are reading, and making connections to their own experiences. This helps them develop critical thinking skills that are essential for success in school and in life.
3. Reading expands students’ knowledge and vocabulary. The more students read, the more they learn about the world around them. They also learn new words and how to use them correctly. This expanded knowledge and vocabulary can help students succeed in all areas of their
4. Reading is a fundamental skill for academic success. Strong reading skills allow students to access information, understand complex concepts, and express themselves effectively. Studies have consistently shown that students who are good readers are more likely to succeed in school and beyond.

The Personal Benefits of Being A Reader

In addition to these academic benefits, reading also has many personal benefits.

Reading can help students relax and de-stress, it can spark their imaginations. it can even help them develop a lifelong love of learning. Reading an actual book is not using an electronic device. It is good for children to not be “plugged in” for more than two hours a day. It gives their brains a break from the fast pace and the blue light of an electronic device.

So Why Do you Have to Read for 20 minutes Nightly With Your Child?

1. Parents are their child’s first teacher. They learn first from their parents. If your child sees how important reading is to you, then they will become more curious about it.
2. Reading with your child is a great time for bonding and a great time for cuddling with your child before they get too big and don’t want to anymore. (I speak from experience here.)
3. Reading at night with your child helps them go to sleep!
4. When children see their parents reading, they will be more likely to do it too. You are helping your child become lifelong readers.

For more information on how best to read with your child, check out these links:

How To Read At Home With Your Child-A Parent’s Guide from Elearning Infographics

Tips for Reading With Your Child from The Thinker Builder

Reading Tips for Parents from North Coast Community Services

Why Children Should Read 20 Minutes A Day and How This Impacts Your Child’s Development

Let me know in the comments how you are doing with reading at home with your child/children.

Happy Reading!