Developing reading skills

At Kumon we are passionate about developing and improving children’s reading skills. The ability to process written information is essential in our everyday lives and key to children realizing their potential. This section of our website contains practical tips for improving your child’s reading skills as well as a collection of informative articles which highlight the benefits of reading.

How can I encourage my child to develop good reading habits?

March 15, 2012
How can I encourage my child to become an avid reader

Children of any age can appreciate works of fiction and, by reading or being read too, are able to improve their language skills so it is important to find a way to help children develop good reading habits.

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The benefits of reading to your child

January 17, 2012

The time you spend with your children while you read them a book is likely to not only improve their reading skills, but also benefit their well-being and self-confidence.

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How to spot if your child has reading difficulties

December 30, 2011
How to spot if your child has reading difficulties

Knowing whether your child has reading difficulties can be hard to spot. Follow these tips and find out what steps to take to help your child.

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Five ways to help children with their reading

December 2, 2011
Ways to help children read better

Reading is something that your children will use every single day for the rest of their lives, so the more they practise and improve on it, the more it will benefit them later on in life.

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Reading daily for enjoyment is key to success

September 8, 2011
Reading daily for enjoyment is key to better reading proficiency

A report from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development shows that a crucial difference between students who perform well in the PISA reading assessment and those who perform poorly lies in whether they read daily for enjoyment, rather than in how much time they spend reading.

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A love of reading linked to getting a good job

April 11, 2011
A love of reading linked to getting a good job

Researchers at Nuffield College, Oxford University, claim the findings from their study prove a clear link between reading for pleasure and getting a good job. The study analysed the responses of 17,200 people born in 1970 who gave details of their extra-curricular activities at age 16 and their jobs at age 33.

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