Reading helps children to discover the world, develops imagination and creativity and prepares them for academic success.Literacy is a fundamental part of education, and according to the 2030 Reading Panel, basic literacy among South African children has declined. Most children leave grade one without knowing the alphabet, while 82% of grade 4 children cannot read for meaning, said the Panel’s 2023 Background Report.
Reading helps children to discover the world, develops imagination and creativity and prepares them for academic success.Literacy is a fundamental part of education, and according to the 2030 Reading Panel, basic literacy among South African children has declined. Most children leave grade one without knowing the alphabet, while 82% of grade 4 children cannot read for meaning, said the Panel’s 2023 Background Report.