Benefits of Reading

Learning to read offers lots of benefits to children including learning, connectivity, confidence, social skills and mental well-being. In particular, it also gives children the tools to get the most out of life, and the power to shape their future. In other words, it opens the door to a leading a fulfilling life.  So to help your child learn to read is one of the greatest gifts you can give your child.

National Literacy Trust Research

The latest National Literacy Trust research found that the percentage of young people in the UK who enjoyed reading was at 36.7 per cent – this is the lowest in twenty years. Further fewer than one in five say that they read daily in their free time – again the lowest recorded. For more information and advice to help your children (where you are in the world) embrace reading download our summary below. This covers:

• Reasons to read
• Benefits of reading
• Mindset differences
• Gender differences
• How to help your child(ren) learn to read

Children’s Book Week

This is a biannual national activity to encourage a love of reading. The latest theme is ‘Read Books, Spark Change’. While there are national activities running twice a year, parents and schools can run children’s book week anytime you wish!

Help you children read and make the most of Children’s Book Week with Spid the Spider’s Fun Activities to Learn to Read.

Inspiring Reading Quote Posters

Reading quote poster from Barack Obama.

Inspiring quote poster from John Eaton, author of Spid’s adventures

Reading quote poster from Geri Halliwell