Curiously, simply having a library of books at home can have a tremendous effect on children's literacy, according to sources, such as R. Berman's article "A home library can have a powerful effect on children" in BigThink.com. Bergman states the following (quoting):
* A child growing up in a home with at least 80 books will have greater literacy and numeracy in adulthood.
* A home library can promote reading and math skills more than college alone can.
* Growing up in a pro-learning home leads to a lifetime of knowledge-seeking. (Berman, 2018).
In the same article we learn about a study by the Australian National University, which found, that the number of books between 80 and 350 correlated with the greatest gains in adult literacy, numeracy, and information communication technology (ICT) skills.
The next question would be, what type of books are the most beneficial in building a home library. That would be a topic for future posts. Meanwhile, your insights are welcome. Email irena.hedrick@overtonisd.org
Reference
Berman, R. (2018, October 14). It's not quite the more books the better. Retrieved March 29, 2019, from https://bigthink.com/mind-brain/mind-brain-home-library-benefits
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