Just like exercising and eating healthy, reading is good for kids. The more kids read, the more their language skills grow. Children with positive reading attitudes tend to be willing to read, enjoy reading, become proficient, and become lifelong readers. On the other hand, children with poor attitudes toward reading may only read when they have to read, tend to avoid reading, and may even refuse to read altogether. A child’s attitude toward reading may have a profound impact upon his or her overall academic progress. There are many ways to help children develop a passion for reading in children. As early childhood educators it is important to model and demonstrate literacy skills to children in positive effective ways. Finally, it is vital to help children realize how much you value reading.

” The Power of Reading.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fLlkOMrMq4 After watching the video focus on the following:

April summarizes her love of ” Alice in Wonderland” by stating: ” I really wish I could have lived inside that book.” Discuss a book that has had this same effect on you.
Do you consider yourself a life long lover of books? Explain.
Explain why you think it is important to model a positive attitude when teaching language and literacy to young children? Why is it vital to help children realize how much you value reading.
Discuss your thoughts about the video.