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Reading Makes Kids Happier, Says Children's Laureate
5 Mar
Summary
- Children who read are happier, do better in school and life.
- Technology competes with books, making reading a challenge.
- Programs boost confidence, creativity, and writing skills in children.
Children who engage with books are demonstrably happier and achieve greater success in both their education and personal lives. This sentiment was shared by Ireland's Children's Laureate, Patricia Forde, during a visit to Donegall Road Primary School in Belfast. She highlighted the significant competition reading faces from modern technology, such as screens, which often captivate children's attention.
Forde stressed that parents and teachers play a crucial role in fostering a love for reading from an early age. Initiatives like the Fighting Words NI program, which partners with high-need schools, are actively working to enhance creative writing skills. This program has shown a remarkable impact on children's confidence, creativity, and communication, encouraging even reluctant young writers to share their stories and ideas enthusiastically.
