The Hidden Benefits of Reading
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
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