Summer is the perfect time for children to relax and enjoy time off from school, but it can also be a good opportunity to nurture a love of reading. Encouraging children to read during the summer helps maintain their literacy...
Written by Professor Teresa Cremin, FRSA, FAcSS, FEA for Doorstep Library. Reading for pleasure – choosing to read – matters. Research reveals that numerous benefits are associated with being a reader in childhood. These include: Enriched vocabulary (you encounter a...
With young minds facing an array of challenges in the modern world, promoting mental health awareness from an early age is key. Children’s Mental Health Week (5th-11th February 2024) serves as a reminder to prioritise the mental well-being of the...
In honour of National Storytelling Week 2024, we wanted to know how parents/carers can best encourage those who are reluctant readers to pick up a book and get lost in a story. To answer this question, we turned to the...
In the field of child development, there is one activity that stands out above the rest: the act of reading. As a practice that is deeply embedded in the fabric of parenting, reading is vital for a child’s growth. Not...
When it comes to encouraging children to read more books, there are a number of strategies and practices that parents and guardians may adopt. From visiting the local library, to setting time aside to read every day, and even using...
