Page 2 – better readers make better leaders

Reading aloud to your child can have a lasting impact on their social and emotional developments

A study published in the journal of pediatrics has found that the simple act of Parent – child reading aloud and play can promote social-emotional development in young children.

The parent-child-book moment even has the potential to help curb problem behaviors like aggression, hyperactivity and difficulty with attention

The best opportunity to influence a child’s future is in the childs first five years, a critical window of rapid brain development that does not occur at any other time. Children who hear fewer words during early childhood start school developmentally behind their peers and may never catch up.

How to avoid distractions while reading?

If you feel distracted even after switching off your phone, you need to read with a strategy. Here are some handy tips to avoid distractions while reading.

The foremost rule to avoid distractions while reading is to keep your phone in silent mode. Smartphones are the need of time, but they are also interfering in our day to day life. You’ll be surprised to know that even goldfish has a longer attention span than humans!

The fact is we’re unable to concentration on reading mainly because we find other activities lucrative and simpler. But, nothing can supersede the benefits of reading. Here are some techniques to help you avoid distractions while reading.

20 books for second graders to read this summer

Kids of 8-10 years age have just begun to learn and are full of curiosity. To feed their curious mind, here’s a list of 20 books for second graders.

Summer vacation is the time when parents try hardest to keep their kids involved in productive activities. When days call for indoor activities, reading is the most fruitful one.

Reading a book for the first time is like meeting a new friend. And reading it twice is revisiting the old friend.
Chinese Proverb

Here’s a list of 20 books for second graders, which you must pick for your ward’s summer vacation.

How to start a book club?

A book club is a place where a group of people (readers) meet to discuss what they read and their opinions on what they have read. Book clubs are a great place to socialize with like-minded people. It also gives you a kick to express your opinion in public. And you’ll notice that in a book club, your opinion is valued. If there aren’t too many book clubs in your locality, you can start one. But, how to start a book club? Well, it’s not rocket science. Following guidelines can help you start your book club.

How to read faster?

We’re most likely to read something every day. Be it a blog post, news, book, or work files, reading faster and understanding it well can save a great deal of our time. Learning to read faster requires practice and patience. Here we bring handy tips on how to read faster.

Shun the TV, youtube, or iPad at night. Instead, READ!

If you don’t want to get emotionally invested faster, then shun TV, youtube, or iPad at night. Reading makes you wiser, develops logical thinking; whereas these digital mediums are doing nothing but giving you a temporary mild adrenaline rush. Let’s take up the benefits of reading over youtube or other social media platforms.

20 books for your child before she leaves primary school

Frank Serafini, Professor of Literacy Education and Children’s Literature at Arizona State University beautifully describes the relationship between children and books. “There is no such thing as a child who hates to read; there are only children who have not found the right book.” But, we understand finding the right book can be a tedious task. After all, children’s books are always colorful and bright. To ease your task, here’s a list of primary school books for your child.

#1 Last stop on market street

Last stop on market street by Matt de la Peña is an acclaimed book from Wall Street Journal, New York Time, and has won many awards. The book shares a perspective of a grandparent and a grandchild in the bustling city life.

How many books to read in a month?

Is this also your question? But before, let’s confront how much do you read daily? 10 minutes? 15 minutes? Or are you also among the ones who think- “people don’t read anymore these days!”

5 Commendable teaching strategies for improving reading comprehension

Students not understanding what the teacher is explaining is a common problem. The task becomes especially tedious for teachers when they have to teach a batch of 30 or more students. After all, not every child has an equal understanding. But, how can a teacher let go of the lessons if his pupils won’t understand? To ease your dilemma, here we bring 5 commendable teaching strategies for improving reading comprehension.

How much time should one spend on reading?

Reading is the best hobby that everyone should pursue. Especially when we live in an era where we have ample resources to read and learn, we must make the most of it. Be it a newspaper, kindle, e-book, paperback, or magazine; one must definitely spend a part of the day reading. But, exactly how much should one read in a day? Well, before getting an answer to this, have a look at the stats that say how less we actually read these days!