The Literacy Crisis – and How 10 Minutes a Day Could Change Everything The World Bank recently warned of a global literacy crisis: millions of children around the world can’t read properly, even though they go to school every day. In the United States, more than 60% of fourth graders are considered “not proficient” in […]
Why Boys Read Less Than Girls – and How We Can Change That Across countries and classrooms, one pattern keeps repeating: boys read less than girls.They read fewer books, spend less time reading for fun, and are less confident in their reading skills. According to recent international studies, girls are not only stronger readers —
How Adventure Stories Spark a Love for Reading Ask a group of children what kind of stories they love most, and you’ll hear it every time: adventures.Stories that move fast, make them laugh, and take them somewhere unexpected. Adventure stories have a special power. They turn reading from something quiet and serious into something exciting
The Importance of Age-Appropriate Reading: Why Short Texts and Large Print Matter at the Beginning As parents, we want to inspire a love of reading in our children and support them on their journey to becoming confident readers. One of the most important factors in early reading success is choosing books that match a child’s
