Reading for pleasure: the importance of teaching your child joyful reading

Schools tell us that the most important thing we can do at home with our children is support them in learning to read. But why is it so important, what does reading give children and does it make them happier? Marina is joined by Heather Wright, founder of Reading Rocks to talk about why a child who reads for pleasure will be rewarded in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.