https://padlet.com/gabimajute/read Reading is such an important skill for students to learn. But why? Take a look at this Padlet to see why reading is important. en-us 2022-05-10 17:27:05 UTC 2025-05-22 17:14:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png gabimajute https://padlet.com/gabimajute/read/wish/2178042180 Reading comes with many benefits such as improving vocabulary, exercising our brains, and building our writing skills. However, that's not all! Explore all of the posts on this Padlet to learn about the MANY benefits of reading!]]> 2022-05-10 17:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/gabimajute/read/wish/2178042180 gabimajute https://padlet.com/gabimajute/read/wish/2178050422 When children read, it increases their cognitive development, helps them develop empathy, and enhances their concentration. 

Check out this article to learn more about the benefits of reading for children!]]> 2022-05-10 17:46:39 UTC https://padlet.com/gabimajute/read/wish/2178050422 gabimajute https://padlet.com/gabimajute/read/wish/2178058091 YES, reading is still important for adults! Psychology Today identifies 6 benefits for people who consistently read: 
1) They read better 
2) They learn important information
3) It improves their overall cognition
4) It enhances brain development
5) They become more empathetic
6) Overall, they show to have more productive lives
(Psychology Today, 2015)]]> 2022-05-10 17:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/gabimajute/read/wish/2178058091 gabimajute https://padlet.com/gabimajute/read/wish/2178073384 Making time for reading can be tough, especially if you have never been an avid reader. Thankfully, there are some simple steps you can take to incorporate more reading into your lifestyle. 

• Step 1: Put reading time on your schedule
• Step 2: Read books you think you will enjoy
• Step 3: Do not be afraid of putting away a book if you are not liking it!! Pick a new one to begin reading instead
• Step 4: Increase reading time as you grow as a reader.

]]> 2022-05-10 18:00:55 UTC https://padlet.com/gabimajute/read/wish/2178073384 gabimajute https://padlet.com/gabimajute/read/wish/2178076062 If you are ready to start reading and are looking to pick a book - look no further! Take a look at the following article to see some of the best-ranked books of 2022. Happy reading!]]> 2022-05-10 18:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/gabimajute/read/wish/2178076062 gabimajute https://padlet.com/gabimajute/read/wish/2178076595 Collier, E. (2022, February 10). Why is reading important for children?: Developmental effects. The Hub | High Speed Training. Retrieved May 10, 2022, from https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/why-is-reading-important-for-children/

Haden, J. (2018, August 6). How to read a lot more books (especially if you don't like to read). Inc.com. Retrieved May 10, 2022, from https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-to-read-a-lot-more-books-especially-if-you-dont-like-to-read.html

Sussex Publishers. (2015, November 30). Does reading matter? Psychology Today. Retrieved May 10, 2022, from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/reading-minds/201511/does-reading-matter

The books every child should read in 2022. Scholastic. (2022, February 16). Retrieved May 12, 2022, from https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/raise-a-reader-blog/best-childrens-books-this-year.html

Vogue. (2021, December 20). The best books of 2022 so far. Vogue. Retrieved May 10, 2022, from https://www.vogue.com/article/best-books-2022 ]]> 2022-05-10 18:03:15 UTC https://padlet.com/gabimajute/read/wish/2178076595 gabimajute https://padlet.com/gabimajute/read/wish/2178090727 2022-05-10 18:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/gabimajute/read/wish/2178090727 gabimajute https://padlet.com/gabimajute/read/wish/2178201290 Use this daily reading log with your child to track/encourage their reading habits!]]> 2022-05-10 19:26:44 UTC https://padlet.com/gabimajute/read/wish/2178201290 gabimajute https://padlet.com/gabimajute/read/wish/2181472150 Take a look at these book recommendations provided by Scholastic - for children of all ages! ]]> 2022-05-12 15:29:22 UTC https://padlet.com/gabimajute/read/wish/2181472150