The habit of reading
*THE HABIT OF READING*
“Reading makes a full man” – Francis Bacon
If walking exercises the muscles of the whole body than the same can be said for the habit of reading for the mind - it develops all the faculties of the mind. Reading can be initiated at an early age and gets better as students move up in higher grades and beyond. Studies show that cultivating lifelong reading habits is essential to long-term success. Here are some of the benefits of reading especially for young students :
*Develops Mental Capacity* - Reading develops the mind’s ability to think larger. It rather enables a student to think on subjects and people that the reader thought never existed.
*Enriches Vocabulary -* The new words and phrases one learns during the course of reading enriches the student’s language which can improve his/her comprehension and expression in all the subjects.
*Expands the horizons of the mind* - The easiest way to understand the various cultures and practices that exist in this world is through reading. This helps one through insights into the way people from different cultures act and think when faced with similar problems.
*Improves Concentration –* When a student finds something interesting to read, he/she becomes part of the story. This provides a clear focus on the subject and also exercises his/her brain to think ahead and try to analyze the next steps.
*Builds Self Esteem –* Books and articles on true stories of leadership or overcoming challenges provide a simple way to boost one’s self esteem.
*Students get inspired thinking* – “If they can, why can’t I?”
```Following are some tips for cultivating the habit of reading:```
• Start early. You can enjoy reading the Reading Primers first.
• Model good reading habits by watching others who are fond of reading.
• Read aloud with good reading skill modeled by the librarian or teachers.
• Read for pleasure. Just explore without purpose of studying for exam.
• Read high-quality books. Reading books by great minds leads to great thoughts.
• Visit a library regularly or buy books from book stores to create your own.
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