Know the Surprising Reason Children Should Be Proficient In Reading Before Reaching Third Grade

Research reveals that one of the best ways to teach a child to read and write is to use their creativity. There are several methods to enhance the child's reading and writing skills, but letting them speak in complete sentences boost their performance.

According to NPR's report, letting the child speak in complete sentences boost their verbal communication skills. As children learn more words, it is easier for them to read and write. One study highlighted the importance of reading proficiency and how it will affect their long-term education.

The study published in The Annie E. Casey Foundation mentioned that by third grade should already be proficient when it comes to reading. It was emphasized that the child that would not be able to read fluently by the time she'd reach third grade would be most likely to drop out by high school.

 "We've known for quite some time in education that there's an incredibly strong link between oral language development and future reading abilities," Alan Cohen said. "If a teacher says, 'What color is this?' and holds up a red pen, and a child just says 'Red,' they've heard one word. If the child says 'The color of that pen is red,' well, they have heard multiple words."

Allan Cohen emphasized the importance of vocabulary among children. Children should have an expanded vocabulary by the time they'd reach third grade. Amplify pointed out the importance of reading. In support of Cohen's claims, it was also mentioned that third graders should be well established in reading before they'd reach the fourth grade.

Children who struggle with reading by the time they'd read third grade are will more likely drop out by the time they'd reach high school. There is no such thing as too young to read. Establish a bedtime story routine or encourage your kids to read so they will feel comfortable in doing so.