The impact of early childhood reading on brain development and cognitive function.
One of the primary impacts of early childhood literacy interventions is improved academic achievement. Children who receive targeted literacy interventions are more likely to have better reading skills and language development, which can translate into improved performance in school. This, in turn, can lead to higher graduation rates and increased opportunities for higher education and employment.
In addition to academic achievement, early childhood literacy interventions can also have a positive impact on children's social-emotional development. Children who receive targeted literacy interventions are more likely to have positive relationships with their peers, higher self-esteem, and lower levels of anxiety and depression. This can have a significant impact on their mental health and overall well-being.
Another impact of early childhood literacy interventions is increased access to educational and employment opportunities. Children who develop strong reading skills early in life are more likely to have access to higher education and a wider range of job opportunities as adults. This can help to break cycles of poverty and inequality and promote social mobility.
Early reading intervention is critical. Students who are not meeting academic benchmarks in literacy should be getting this intervention. All school should provide reading specialists to provide one on one or small group support for these students. If students are not able to read efficiently it will make their school day so much harder. Kids need to feel successful in school.
Parents should begin reading to their children as infants which will instill a love for reading and learning. These experiences and skills will translate to a school setting giving students the power to feel successful in their academic career and beyond.
Gary
As soon as a student shows signs of reading struggles early intervention is necessary. The longer the student goes without the support the farther behind they will be become. Students need to feel competent in class to be successful and teachers need to be understand where their students are with routine reading assessments. Schools need to make sure they have reading support available.
The home school connection is also important for both teachers and parents.
Absolutely Joan! This is a must for students, parents and teachers to be on the same page.