The Hidden Benefits of Reading

Statistics

Statistics

Even 15 minutes of independent reading a day can expose a child to over a million

words of text in a year.

Statistics

Over 50% of NASA employees are dyslexic.

Their skills to adapt to this challenge increase their

problem-solving and creative abilities.

Statistics

For every dollar invested in early literacy interventions, the return to the public is approximately $7.16.

Statistics

For 80% of children, simply having books at their level within easy access at home will lead

to independent reading by school age.

We KNOW somebenefits, right?

Academic performa

nce

Improved vocabulary

Parental bondLogical

thinking

But what about the hidden benefits?

CHANGES TO THE BRAIN

1. Reading Connects Neural Pathways in the Brain.

2013 Emory University

1. Reading Connects Neural Pathways in the Brain.

1. Reading Connects Neural Pathways in the Brain.

2. If the rich get richer, then the smart…

2001 UC-Berkeley

2. If the rich get richer, then the smart…

3. Shield against Alzheimer’s Disease?

2014 National Academy of Sciences

Emotional Changes…

1. Personality Impacts

2011 Canadian Research Study

2. Increases Empathy

2014 Journal of Applied Social Psychology

2. Increases Empathy

University of Michigan

3. Fear Management

Queen Maud University

3. Fear Management

Health Benefits…

1. Stress Reduction

2009 University of Sussex

2. Sleep Benefits

Mayo Clinic

3. Self-perceived health

2014 Dufferin Research

Personal Benefits…

1. Goal Setting

Ohio State University

2. Increased self-confidence

2011 University of Central Missouri

3. Behavioral Changes

2012 Ohio State University