“Reading is a passport to countless adventures.”
– Mary Pope Osborne
It’s true — reading makes you smarter! Reading is a lifelong skill that continues to give back in countless ways. Daily reading is important for children because it:
- Enhances vocabulary and language skills, improving communication;
- Strengthens comprehension and critical thinking abilities;
- Exposes children to diverse perspectives, experiences, and cultures;
- Stimulates imagination and creativity through storytelling;
- Encourages lifelong learning and personal growth;
- Reduces stress and supports mental well-being through relaxation and escapism.
In addition to reading materials assigned for school, children are encouraged to choose books and texts that interest them to read at home. Independent reading helps foster a love of reading while building confidence and fluency.
Students in my reading groups will continue developing and applying phonics, decoding, and encoding skills through the Wilson Reading System's word lists, as well as by reading controlled and enriched texts designed to strengthen comprehension.
Resources:
I wanted to share with families some resources that can be helpful for the students to utilize.
Here is a list of a few that I like:
https://www.readinga-z.com/books/decodable-books/
Education.com offers a large selection of books, worksheets, activities, and educational games organized by grade level to support learning at home and in school.
https://www.education.com/resources/
Starfall.com offers a variety of educational games, movies, books, songs, and interactive activities focused on phonics, reading, and math skills.