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From planting seeds of knowledge to being a support system for a classroom full of students, educators are everyday heroes making a lasting impact on children\u2019s lives.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teachers play an important role in fostering a love of reading and setting kids up for success both inside and outside the classroom setting. Here are three impactful ways teachers inspire kids to become lifelong readers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Acting as Reading Role Models for Kids<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Raising confident readers and lifelong bookworms is no easy feat \u2014 and thanks to teachers everywhere, you don\u2019t have to do it alone.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report<\/a>, 69% of children list their teacher or school librarian as someone who encourages them to read for fun. In supporting kids on their reading journey, teaching them how to read is only half the battle \u2014 motivating kids to pick up a book for fun is an entirely different challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cultivating a love of reading requires educators to employ creative strategies to engage students in the reading experience. Whether it’s through read-alouds<\/a> or classroom storytime, teachers model excitement and joy for reading and establish a sense of community and shared interest around books.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Updating Classroom Libraries With High-Interest Books<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Classroom libraries are integral to children\u2019s success and reading achievement. After all, having books front and center places reading at the very forefront of kids\u2019 learning environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, results from the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report<\/a> revealed that 49% of children ask their teachers and school librarians for the best book ideas.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While home libraries are equally as important, teachers also recognize the benefit of having immediate access to books in the classroom. Providing kids with books across a wide range of topics, a variety of genres, and diverse stories is key to giving students ownership of their reading choices \u2014 and allows teachers to grow successful, independent readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Helping Students Find the Right Book<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Letting kids pick their reads is important for testing out what genres and topics they enjoy. According to the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report<\/a>, 94% of kids say their favorite books are the ones they picked out themselves. Nonetheless, navigating the wide world of books on their own can be challenging and overwhelming.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, educators are pros at supporting kids in finding just-right books, while still giving them a voice in their reading choices. As teachers build relationships with students throughout the year and learn about the growing interests of each child, they can provide guidance in helping children explore their reading tastes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teachers are also incredible resources in helping families select titles for their kids<\/a>. In fact, the report found that 42% of parents of school-age children turn to teachers\/school librarians for help in choosing books for their child. Checking in with your child\u2019s teachers can help steer you toward books your child may enjoy \u2014 and prompt richer conversations about books at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Originally published by Scholastic Parents on May 6, 2024. Versioned for Scholastic Canada.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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