2. The habit of reading and the love of learning are developed at home!
Reading skills are important
While knowing how to read is essential for day-to-day survival, developing a passion to read opens new worlds for children. By reading, children can acquire all the knowledge, skills and values essential for their success in school and in life.
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Did you know that about 20 to 30 percent of school-age children have difficulties learning to read?During early grades, their difficulties are quite embarrassing to them. This humiliation suppresses their motivation and self-esteem. Children who are most at risk for reading difficulties are those who were not read to at home.
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Is an integral part of teaching them how to read |
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Makes it easier for them to develop their speech and language |
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Teaches them new vocabulary and pronunciation |
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Builds their listening skills and increases their attention span |
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Stimulates their imagination and fosters their natural curiosity |
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Develops their ability to express themselves more clearly and confidently in spoken and written terms |
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Is a great way to prepare them for the school environment |
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Is a wonderful bonding experience that nourishes emotional development |
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| Reading to our kids molds them into readers, which significantly increases their potential for academic as well as lifelong success! |
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