There are multiple benefits to reading aloud to students on a daily basis, according to longtime teachers Linda Campbell and Christie Rodgers. Not only does it improve reading resilience and motivation, they also say reading aloud builds a sense of community.
“Additionally, it allows educators to connect academically, emotionally and socially with students,” they write for Edutopia. “Making reading come alive is one of the most exciting ways to get students to fall in love with reading, and by devoting just five to seven minutes a day to this endeavor, you will marvel at how easy it is to motivate the most reluctant of readers to embrace literacy again.”
In their July 26 post for Edutopia, Campbell and Rodgers offer six tips for implementing a daily read-aloud and five book recommendations.