Books add meaning and value to our lives. I know for me, some of my very best memories with my kids are from bedtime and story time. Reading to my kids and then letting them read to me was so special. Time to cuddle and have quality one-on-one time with each of my children fostered the close relationships that we still have today. GoodNight Moon was a huge favorite in our house.  MomZ (my mother) always took the time to sit quietly with my kids and read with them during her visits. Now that she is gone, they have those dear memories to keep with them always. 

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From the time our kids are able to hear us read (basically from within the womb) they are hearing us.  This is even more so once they are in this World.  The gifts of READING are proven to be fundamentally beneficial in all areas of life.

We learn so much from reading and being read to. This helps cultivate our abilities to write and share, and communicate.

I have personally been an avid reader, for as long as I can remember. I always have a book with me to read, even at stop lights and while waiting for doctors etc. My new favorite way to read is by listening to audio books. It is a way that I feel like I am accomplishing something while driving! It is very entertaining!  Reading is a constant part of my success in all areas of my life.

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I also belong to a book club. This is a wonderful way to keep current with what is on the best sellar’s list and to force me to read things that I may not have otherwise chosen. I love getting together with friends, discussing the book, having a glass of fine wine and enjoying the conversation that naturally happens. It is intellectually stimulating and FUN! 

Why Is Reading Important?

From time to time people have wondered why reading is important. There seems so many other things to do with one’s time. Reading is important for a variety of reasons. We will look at some of those fundamental reasons below, but it is important to realize that struggling with vital reading skills in not a sign a low intelligence. For example, John Corcoran, who wrote The Teacher Who Couldn’t Read, is a very intelligent man. He graduated from High School and College, became a popular High School teacher and later a successful businessman all without being able to read. Many highly intelligent people have struggled with reading although, when properly taught, most people can learn to read easily and quickly.

Now, if a man like John Corcoran can succeed without reading, why is reading important? A person should really read Mr. Corcoran’s story to get the feeling of shame, loneliness and fear that he experienced before he learned to read. He was able to succeed in spite of this major handicap because he was a man of intelligence, ability and determination. But, make no mistake, it was a handicap that made life harder and less enjoyable.

Why Is Reading Important?

1. Reading is fundamental to function in today’s society. There are many adults who cannot read well enough to understand the instructions on a medicine bottle. As a nurse, that is a scary thought, especially for their children. Filling out applications becomes impossible without help. Reading road or warning signs is difficult. Even following a map becomes a chore. Day-to-day activities that many people take for granted become a source of frustration, anger, and fear.

2. Reading is a vital skill in finding a good job. Many well-paying jobs require reading as a part of job performance. There are reports and memos which must be read and responded to. Poor reading skills increase the amount of time it takes to absorb and react in the workplace. A person is limited in what they can accomplish without good reading and comprehension skills.

3. Reading is important because it develops the mind. The mind is a muscle. It needs exercise. Understanding the written word is one way the mind grows in its ability. Teaching young children to read helps them develop their language skills. It also helps them learn to listen. Everybody wants to talk, but few can really listen. Lack of listening skills can result in major misunderstandings which can lead to job loss, marriage breakup, and other disasters – small and great. Reading helps children [and adults] focus on what someone else is communicating.

4. Why is reading important? It is how we discover new things. Books, magazines and even the Internet are great learning tools which require the ability to read and understand what is read. A person who knows how to read can educate themselves in any area of life they are interested in. We live in an age where we overflow with information, but reading is the main way to take advantage of it.

Reading Develops The Imagination

5. Reading develops the imagination. TV and computer games have their place, but they are more like amusement. Amusement comes from two words “a” [non] and “muse” [think]. Amusement is non-thinking activities. With reading, a person can go anywhere in the world…or even out of it! They can be a king, or an adventurer, or a princess, or… The possibilities are endless. Non-readers never experience these joys to the same extent.

6. In line with the above, reading develops the creative side of people. When reading to children, stop every once in awhile and ask them what they think is going to happen next. Get them thinking about the story. When it is finished, ask if they could think of a better ending or anything that would have improved it. If they really liked the story, encourage them to illustrate it with their own drawings or to make up a different story with the same characters. Get the creative juices flowing!

Reading Is Fundamental

7. Reading is fundamental in developing a good self-image. Nonreaders or poor readers often have low opinions of themselves and their abilities. Many times they feel as if the world is against them. They feel isolated [everybody else can read – which isn’t true] and behavior problems can surface. They can perform poorly in other subjects because they cannot read and understand the material and so tend to “give up.”

8. Why is reading important? Let’s keep going… Good reading skills, especially in a phonics reading program, improve spelling. As students learn to sound out letters and words, spelling comes easier. Also, reading helps to expand the vocabulary. Reading new words puts them in their mind for later use. Seeing how words are used in different contexts can give a better understanding of the word usage and definitions than the cold facts of a dictionary.

9. There is an old saying, “The pen is mightier than the sword.” Ideas written down have changed the destiny of men and nations for better or worse. The flow of ideas cannot be stopped. We need to read and research to build on the good ideas and expose the bad ideas before they bring destruction. Only by reading can we be armed in this never-ending, life-and-death struggle.

10. The fact of the power of written ideas communicated through reading is a foundational reason why some governments oppose free and honest communication. Illiterate people are easier to control and manipulate. They cannot do their own research and thinking. They must rely on what they are told and how their emotions are swayed. There is a good possibility that this is one of the main reasons phonics was removed from the schools about 100 years ago.

Reading Is Important

11. Finally, why is reading important? Reading is important because words – spoken and written – are the building blocks of life. You are, right now, the result of words that you have heard or read AND believed about yourself. What you become in the future will depend on the words you believe about yourself now. People, families, relationships, and even nations are built from words. Think about it.

According to Jonathan Kozol in “Illiterate America,” quoted in “The Teacher Who Couldn’t Read,'” the three main reasons people give for wanting to read are:

1. To read the Bible,
2. To read books and newspapers, and
3. To help their children.

I think everyone can conclude that reading is a vital skill! Reading Strategies are also a part of learning to read. 

By Glenn Davis,

Reference: learn-to-read-prince-george.com/why-is-reading-important.html

Thank you Glenn – and I totally agree. Additionally, reading is a great time to spend with your children. Snuggle up by the fire and read a good book! End every day with reading time! I personally am in a book group and this has coaxed me to read book that I may not normally read. This has enhanced my life in so many ways and fostered new friendships as well. 

 

If you like a topic, or a Movie Series, you should dive into the books.  Books allow for so much more of the Story, the plots, the characters.  If you love it on the big screen, you’ll more than love and get more into it when you read. My kids love Harry Potter. They have read all the books several times before seeing the movies. 

Do you travel, drive or fly a lot? You should Read, but at times AUDIO BOOKS are a great addition to your personal growth.  They allow you to take in a book – and in many cases as read to you.  Being read too is a great way to soak in a story, to learn history, to gain knowledge.  Audible.com has a free trial membership that is fabulous! 

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