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INSTILLING A LOVE

OF READING IN

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Literacy is the and imagination, and helps children gain a wealth of
knowledge from the books you share. And it only takes
ability to ‘read, 15 minutes a day of reading together to nurture this growth.”

write, spell, Reading is necessary for learning, so by instilling a love
of reading at an early age, it unlocks the door to lifelong
listen, and learning. Reading aloud presents books as sources of

speak’ pleasant, entertaining, and exciting formative experiences
for children to remember. Children who value books
are more motivated to read on their own and will likely
By Kenda Melvill-Smith, continue to hold that value for the rest of their lives.
Head of St Peter’s
Boys Junior Prep “Reading exposes us to other styles, other voices, other
forms, and other genres of writing. Importantly, it exposes
us to writing that’s better than our own and helps us to
improve,” says author and writing teacher, Roz Morris.
C arol Anne St George, EdD (Doctor of Education), “Reading – the good and the bad – inspires you.”

an associate professor and literacy expert at
the University of Rochester’s Warner School of
In addition, reading is a critical foundation for developing logic
Education, wants kids to fall in love with reading.
“It helps to grow their vocabulary and their understanding and problem-solving skills. Cognitive development is “the
construction of thought processes, including remembering,
about the world,” she says. “The closeness of snuggling up problem solving, and decision-making, from childhood
with a favourite book leads to an increase in self-confidence through adolescence to adulthood,” (HealthofChildren.com).

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