Reading is the road to success

Reading is the foundation for a childâ€™s education. Without strong reading skills, itâ€™s harder for any child to succeed. Research has shown that reading proficiently by the end of third grade is a major milestone on a childâ€™s path to graduation.

FROM FAMILY FEATURES | Published: October 27, 2010 Comment on this article

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Reading is the foundation for a childâ€™s education. Without strong reading skills, itâ€™s harder for any child to succeed.

Research has shown that reading proficiently by the end of third grade is a major milestone on a childâ€™s path to graduation. This is the time when children make the critical transition from learning to read to reading to learn.[1] Parents and caring adults are essential when it comes to strengthening a childâ€™s reading skills and nurturing a love of reading outside of the classroom.

photo - The Target Corp. and The Heart of America Foundation performed a total make over of the Garfield Elementary school library in Phoenix. Photo are of the Target Volunteers and school children who signed releases. Photo by Michael Ging.

The Target Corp. and The Heart of America Foundation performed a total make over of the Garfield Elementary school library in Phoenix. Photo are of the Target Volunteers and school children who signed releases. Photo by Michael Ging.

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One of the easiest and most effective ways parents and caring adults can promote literacy is to read with children regularly. Words are everywhere â€“ in newspapers, street signs, buildings and music, so itâ€™s easier than you think to make reading fun and a part of your everyday lifestyle.

In fact, as a part of the all-new Target Read With Me initiative, which aims to help more U.S. children read proficiently by the end of third grade, Target and the Search Institute have teamed up to provide you some easy tips to engage children in reading throughout your busy day.

Bring Out the Books. Why keep kids' books tucked away in their rooms? Make them visible and easily accessible, so there's always encouragement to read. Reserve a low shelf in the pantry, or make a basket full of books your kitchen table centerpiece. Each time you read aloud together, you nourish your kids' growing minds. Studies have shown that preschoolers who have frequent read-aloud time with their parents have stronger language skills later in life â€“ including higher reading, spelling and IQ scores at age 13.

Hit the Library. Show your kids that reading is a priority in your family by including the library on your list of errands.

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