| Some habits should be broken; some habits should be formed. A recent article by by Adriana & George Sifakis in the Huffington Post on November 6, 2014 provides the reasons why developing a habit of reading daily with your child (or grandchild)can instill confidence, knowledge, and a love of reading:
1. Students who read 20 minutes per day score in the 90th percentile on standardized tests vs. students who read for 1 minute per day score in the 10th percentile on standardized tests.
2. Reading with your child, or alongside your child, models a love of reading for your child.
3. Students and children listen better and longer and develop a wider vocabulary.
4. Reading together promotes social and emotional interactions among family members.
5. Reading together engages children and parents in a nurturing way.
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