More Reading Month News

Post date: Feb 29, 2016 8:56:26 PM

Reading month starts tomorrow, March 1st. Students brought home a calendar for reading month today so they can keep track of their minutes spent reading for pleasure at home. .Did you know that research shows that students who regularly read for pleasure not only become better reader's and writers but also benefit in the following ways:

• had higher scores on the cognitive and social/attitudinal competencies
• had consistently higher scores in mathematics, reading, logical problem-solving and attitude
• had higher average scores for engagement in school, positive communication and relations with family, and positive friendships
• showed less risky behavior
• had higher levels of motivation towards school

Help your child enter the amazing world of a reader by reading in front of your child, reading with your child, and helping your child find books that interest him or her.

Students are expected to read a minimum of 2 1/2 hours a week. Reading minutes can be tracked on the calendar at home and should be recorded daily in the student planner.