Fun+Facts+About+Reading


 * __ Fun Facts About Reading! __**

1. READING is the most important subject in school. Why? Because a child needs reading in order to master most of the other subjects.

2. Across the world, children who read the most, read the best. And that includes all social levels—rich or poor, urban or suburban. It makes no difference!

3. Across the world, children who read the most, read the best. And that includes all social levels—rich or poor, urban or suburban. It makes no difference!

4. We humans are pleasure-seekers, doing things over and over if we like it. So if you want to ensure children visit “reading” more often, make sure they like it more than they hate it. The question is, "how do we get them to like it that much?"

5. We humans are pleasure-seekers, doing things over and over if we like it. So if you want to ensure children visit “reading” more often, make sure they like it more than they hate it. The question is, "how do we get them to like it that much?"

6. We can instill a love for reading in our children by: Reading to them "a lot" when they are infants, look at books together, and allow your child to read to you.

7. We can instill a love for reading in our children by: Reading to them "a lot" when they are infants, look at books together, and allow your child to read to you.

8. Be sure to remember that listening comprehension comes before reading comprehension! Children must hear a word before they can say it or read it!

9. Be sure to remember that listening comprehension comes before reading comprehension! Children must hear a word before they can say it or read it!

10.. Typically, children read on a lower level than what they can listen on.

"Ten Facts Parents Should Know About Reading" By: Jim Trelease

