Importance of Reading Stories to Children

All learners are still into stories because things are easier understood when integrated into events both real or fantasy. It also ignites the imagination of the learners that most of the time bring joy to them especially when the story tells extraordinary events.

Teachers, on the other hand, may develop their story-telling skills that undeniably adds more excitement and curiosity when delivering the story. Furthermore, the critical thinking skills of the learners will truly progress as there are questions to be answered after the story that some of which are giving or predicting outcomes.  Vocabulary skills will also be developed upon reading short stories. Increasing the vocabulary of a pupil is a big advantage for it can be used for a lifetime. Broadening their minds on different things may affect their level of intelligence. It is said by old folks that through reading one can open its mind to the world and so deepen its understanding to a lot of matters.

Most children enjoy reading because they feel that they can go to various places which in reality they cannot reach. It is by these stories where children develop their goals in life. Some will strive to be a doctor because he read about good deeds a doctor can do to save lives. If we expose our pupils and lead them to a consistent reading habit we will be amazed by the good effects it will bring to them.

Children can become more interactive. When we tell them stories we slowly lead their minds to come up with question and clarifications to the story which then result in an interaction. It levels up the sense of curiosity and encourages them to draw their questions whenever they feel uncomfortable with the scenario. Among peers, they create discussions after the story has been told and they share their own insights. You will notice that these children have a lot of ideas on their minds that sometimes opened up with their friends. It will also make your class livelier when you facilitate activities connected to the story and you will be amazed how joyful it can be that your learners will show extraordinary ideas and thoughts.

Another good thing we can impose on our learners through these stories is the appreciation of their cultural origins or in short their history. Most children nowadays do not give emphasis to what had happened a long time ago. They focus more on what they have now and look forward to the future which is practically good anyway. But we cannot let these little minds to be ignorant of the biggest chunks of important events that led them to what and who they are now today. These stories can show them the struggles and successes their ancestors and heroes have gone through to set the foundation of our society. Some stories deliver these in numerous creative ways to make it a bit more interesting to them but for some middle-aged children, it is more than okay to directly tell them the whole story. 

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