Summer is a great time to catch up on reading about some of your favorite topics. It’s time to let your imagination take you on a journey. Reading for pleasure can help turn you into a life-long learner. For some, reading also can be a lot of fun! It can be a time to get cozy in an environment that is conducive to your reading. So grab your favorite snack, choose your spot, sit back, and enjoy the story.
What are the benefits? Reading:
- Is a skill that develops over time with practice
- Builds comprehension skills and vocabulary
- Lets you have discussions with friends and family about the book, the characters, new words learned, and the themes
- Is important to do as a daily routine
- Lets you choose books according to interest and comfort level
- Allows you to expands your interests; magazines can also be a great alternative if tailored to a particular interest
- Exposes you to great literature; reading stories by great writers can help you become a better writer yourself
- Develops problem solving skills
- Improves scores on standardized tests
- Is practical, so if you’re not into fluff, there are plenty of books that inform and educate
Success breeds success, so don’t let the summer slide catch you by surprise. Start your own book club with a group of your friends. Meet at your house, the pool, or the coffee shop. Embrace the experience and read, read, read!
