Kids Who Read

Picture books do not help students learn new vocabulary.

Helping students find the right level book that interests them fosters a love for reading.

Children who read for pleasure do better in math than those who rarely read in their free time.

Students read best when forced to read a certain type of book.

The amount a student is engaged in reading practice is correlated to reading achievement gains.

 Vocabulary use in 1st grade can predict more than 30% of 11th grade reading comprehension.