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TIE (Tanzania Institute of Education)
Why is Reading so Important?
Studies
show that reading for pleasure makes a big difference to children’s educational
performance. Likewise, evidence suggests that children who read for enjoyment
every day not only perform better in reading tests than those who do not, but
also develop a broader vocabulary, increased general knowledge and a better
understanding of other cultures.
In fact, reading for pleasure is more likely to determine whether a child does well at school than their social or economic background.
We’ll
give you some more information as to why this is so important and provide some
tips that you can use both in and out of the classroom.
Developing
empathy
When
we read a book, we put ourselves in the story in front of us. This allows us to
develop empathy as we experience the lives of other characters and can identify
with how they are feeling. Children can then use this understanding to
empathise in the real world with other people. Additionally, children will gain
a greater understanding of emotions, which can help them understand their own
emotions and those of others. This helps dramatically with their social
development.
Gaining
deeper understanding
A book
can take us anywhere: to another city, to a different country, or even to an
alternative world. By reading a book, a child learns about people, places, and
events that they couldn’t learn otherwise. This gives children a deeper
understanding of the world around them and cultures that are different from
their own.
Building
stronger relationships
If a
parent reads with a child on a regular basis, then they will undoubtedly develop
a stronger relationship with them. Reading provides parents with an opportunity
to have a regular and shared event that both parent and child can look forward
to. Furthermore, it provides children with feelings of attention, love, and
reassurance which is key for nurturing and wellbeing.
Building vocabulary and understanding
Learning to read is about listening and understanding as well as working out what is printed on the page. Through hearing stories, children are exposed to a wide range of words. This helps them build their own vocabulary and improve their understanding when they listen, which is vital as they start to read. It is important for them to understand how stories work too. Even if your child does not understand every word, they will hear new sounds, words and phrases which they can then try out, copying what they have heard.
Irrespective of whether your child is only just beginning to learn to read or whether they are fluent, you can play an important role in helping to keep them interested in books. Find out what interests them, help them to find books that will be engaging and fun, and spend time reading the books they bring home from school together.
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