Why do we want our students to read?
Having a regular habit of reading away from school brings many learning benefits. Current studies show that people who read regularly:
- have broader vocabularies
- spell and punctuate more accurately
- have improved comprehension of all types of texts
- more clearly express their own ideas in writing
- know more about the world, including different times, places and cultures
- have better general knowledge
Other benefits that researchers are discovering come as a result of regular reading include:
- heightened emotional intelligence including an an increased sense of empathy
- reduced levels of stress, anxiety and depression
- improved memory and imagination
- healthier sleep patterns
- heightened sense of connection to those around them
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