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Prepare for Parent Teacher Conferences
Encourage Reading to Develop Successful Learners
Reading engages the mental process, stimulates thought, opens the mind to new ideas and knowledge, and allows the imagination to soar to new worlds. March is National Reading Month and a great time for students to develop a lifelong love for reading and learning.
Research shows that children who are encouraged to read on their own are more likely to succeed in school, giving them a tremendous advantage over students who aren’t. To quote the great children’s book author, Dr. Seuss, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”
Values of Reading:
- Broadens vocabulary
- Improves spelling and grammar
- Develops writing skills
- Increases critical and creative thinking
- Opens the mind to new ideas
- Prepares students for life
March is also a good time for parents to evaluate their child’s individual reading skills to see if they meet grade level expectations. “Indicators such as slow reading, incorrect pronunciation, frequent spelling errors, and poor test scores are sure signs that children lack fundamental reading skills,” notes tutoring expert Larry Schwartz.
How to identify deficient reading skills:
- Slow reading
- Poor spelling
- Difficulty completing assignments on time
- Poor grades
- Statements such as, “I just don’t get it.”
Reading is a step-by-step process that begins early in life, and most often within the home. Most children are reading by the time they reach second grade, but some need extra help. If you notice your child has difficulty reading or comprehending what was read, seek help immediately. Tutoring Club’s Rx Reading program can help your child improve academically and introduce the joy of opening a book.
For further information, contact:
Chad Schwartz
Tutoring Club
(702) 588-5288
cschwartz@tutoringclub.com
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