The importance of #readingforpleasure on our #mentalhealth from @readingagency #edutwitter
Children with reading difficulties are at greater risk of developing mental health problems later in life, including depression & anxiety. Source: bit.ly/3mIuZCF
Children with reading difficulties are at greater risk of developing mental health problems later in life, including depression & anxiety. Source: bit.ly/3mIuZCF
The importance of #readingforpleasure on our #mentalhealth from @readingagency #edutwitter
Non-readers are 28% more likely to report feelings of depression, and about 1.3 million people in the UK say they rarely read because of depression. Source: bit.ly/3mIuZCF
Non-readers are 28% more likely to report feelings of depression, and about 1.3 million people in the UK say they rarely read because of depression. Source: bit.ly/3mIuZCF
The importance of #readingforpleasure on our #mentalhealth from @readingagency #edutwitter
Reading for pleasure increases self-esteem, the ability to cope with difficult situations & is associated with better sleeping patterns. Source: bit.ly/3mIuZCF
Reading for pleasure increases self-esteem, the ability to cope with difficult situations & is associated with better sleeping patterns. Source: bit.ly/3mIuZCF
The importance of #readingforpleasure on our #mentalhealth from @readingagency #edutwitter
Reading for pleasure significantly reduces feelings of loneliness for people aged 18-64. Source: bit.ly/3kyMmDo #librarytwitter
Reading for pleasure significantly reduces feelings of loneliness for people aged 18-64. Source: bit.ly/3kyMmDo #librarytwitter
The importance of #readingforpleasure on our #mentalhealth from @readingagency #edutwitter
Reading for pleasure enhances empathy, understanding of the self, and the ability to understand one's own and others' identities. Source: bit.ly/3mIuZCF
Reading for pleasure enhances empathy, understanding of the self, and the ability to understand one's own and others' identities. Source: bit.ly/3mIuZCF
The importance of #readingforpleasure on our #mentalhealth from @readingagency #edutwitter
RFP is more important for children's cognitive dvlpmnt than their parents' level of ed & is a more powerful factor in life achievement than socio-economic bkgrd. bit.ly/2WzelLb
RFP is more important for children's cognitive dvlpmnt than their parents' level of ed & is a more powerful factor in life achievement than socio-economic bkgrd. bit.ly/2WzelLb
The importance of #readingforpleasure on our #mentalhealth from @readingagency #edutwitter
16-year-olds who choose to read books for pleasure outside of school are more likely to secure managerial or professional jobs in later life. Source: sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/…
16-year-olds who choose to read books for pleasure outside of school are more likely to secure managerial or professional jobs in later life. Source: sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/…
The importance of #readingforpleasure on our #mentalhealth from @readingagency #edutwitter
Reading for pleasure can foster the development of stronger #reading habits and increase #literacy skills at a greater rate than through formal literacy lessons. bit.ly/2UV9zqs
Reading for pleasure can foster the development of stronger #reading habits and increase #literacy skills at a greater rate than through formal literacy lessons. bit.ly/2UV9zqs
The importance of #readingforpleasure on our #mentalhealth from @readingagency #edutwitter Participation in shared reading groups is linked to enhanced relaxation, calmness, concentration, quality of life, confidence and self-esteem.
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The importance of #readingforpleasure on our #mentalhealth from @readingagency #edutwitter
Having books at home is associated with reading confidence. For children who report having over 200 books at home, 73% consider themselves 'very confident' readers. bit.ly/3sX9ajN
Having books at home is associated with reading confidence. For children who report having over 200 books at home, 73% consider themselves 'very confident' readers. bit.ly/3sX9ajN
How do we foster a love of #readingforpleasure? #Schools must invest in a #librarian and a dedicated #library space with a budget. @_Reading_Rocks_ @tes @educationgovuk @GuardianEdu @bbceducation @theipaper
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