They read with an open and questioning mind, and they stop to think more about what things mean. The active readerĪctive readers engage with what they’re reading. Have you ever read a page in a book and not taken in anything you’ve just read? Or caught yourself reading and re-reading the same paragraph without actively acknowledging the words? This is passive reading without any meaningful engagement. So, what is the difference between a “passive” unskilled reader and an “active” skilled reader? The passive reader The use of appropriate reading strategies is essential in learning and in life. From there, your child will start to increase comprehension and become an active reader. Getting completely involved in a book can help us relax and feel calm. Not only does reading focus your attention entirely on the task at hand, it also immerses you in the information, improving concentration and memory of what you read. Reading improves concentration and reduces stress Children can discuss stories with others and form friendships over shared interests.
Learning new concepts, discovering exciting places and understanding others’ perspectives is key to building a well-rounded self-image – not to mention the self-esteem boost from being able to read well! It’s at early ages that children can be most easily influenced, and a positive reading experience can do wonders to help them form a positive perception of themselves. Reading helps with building a good self-image and playing well with others New knowledge that’s gained through enjoyment has a tendency to stick and doesn’t even feel like work! Both their written and spoken communication abilities can be improved through regular reading. Giving your child access to a world of words is one of the best ways to improve their vocabulary and enhance their spelling skills. Reading improves vocabulary and communication This does wonders to develop our creativity and imagination. A book in its pure form is just words on a page, and our minds have to do the work, imagining the words coming to life. When we watch television or a movie, all the information is given to us on the screen – there’s nothing we need to imagine. Reading develops your imagination and creativity Your child can learn about their interests (and even themselves) through reading things they enjoy. You can find a book on just about any subject you can imagine, dive in and start learning. It helps you discover new things and educate yourself in any area of life you are interested in. Reading is a gateway to learning anything about everything. Apart from the necessity of reading to get by in today’s world, let’s look at some other benefits of reading and how these can contribute positively to your child’s development. Reading has many benefits, but it’s a skill that even a lot of adults don’t use enough. Here’s why reading is beneficial to all of us, and how the importance of reading comprehension is essential to understanding the world around us. It’s an essential skill that’s developed at a very young age.
Reading is fundamental in helping us find and convey information. As a teacher, I often find that when I express my concern about a child’s reading ability and comprehension to parents, particularly at around the age of 10, parents are quite taken aback and I’m greeted with “but they’re so young, give them a chance.” When a teacher shows concern in this area, it is with due cause. The importance of reading skills cannot be stressed enough. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” This is a famous quote by Dr Suess. “The more you read, the more things you know.
This piece was updated on the 19th of February 2021.
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