Kids Who Read

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

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

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

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

Picture books do not help students learn new vocabulary.

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