{"id":26815,"date":"2018-04-11T11:10:49","date_gmt":"2018-04-11T16:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backtobasicslearning.com\/?p=26815"},"modified":"2018-11-13T12:03:55","modified_gmt":"2018-11-13T17:03:55","slug":"its-national-library-week-here-are-the-reading-statistics-resources-and-help-delaware-parents-need-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/backtobasicslearning.com\/its-national-library-week-here-are-the-reading-statistics-resources-and-help-delaware-parents-need-now\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s National Library Week! Here are the reading statistics, resources and help Nationwide parents need now!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Did you know that this week National Library Week?\u00a0Libraries provide a place for us to enjoy great novels or to discover amazing adventures . They help us ace research papers and provide a quiet space to study. But, they also do so much more. From introducing theater and hands-on activities to pre-K students, to providing meeting space for public forums, to socials, fundraisers and classes, libraries are an integral part of the community.<\/p>\n

First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support.<\/p>\n

1. The Statistics: Why are libraries so important<\/em> for kids?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Early experiences, such as reading aloud, have a decisive impact on a baby\u2019s brain. And, when reading to babies and toddlers, cells in the children\u2019s growing brains actually respond. Some brain cells are \u2018turned on,\u2019 triggered by this particular experience, existing connections among brain cells are strengthened, and new brain cells are formed.<\/p>\n

And, reading proficiency by the end of third grade is absolutely essential. If \u201cgraduating\u201d third graders don\u2019t develop the necessary reading skills, they quickly fall behind not only in reading, but in other subject areas. Plus, research indicates that students who do not achieve proficiency by the end of third grade are four times less likely to graduate<\/em><\/strong> from high school on time.<\/p>\n

State policies concerning third grade reading vary significantly across the nation. And, despite best intentions, only 35 percent<\/em><\/strong> of starting fourth graders across the country are proficient in reading, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).<\/p>\n

Where does Nationwide fall in the spectrum of reading proficiency? Nationwide\u2019s reading statistics, gleaned from The Education Counts database, are disheartening. According to NAEP (2015), Nationwide’s 4th grade reading total for proficient readers was a disappointing 37.1%.<\/strong><\/em> This means that a whopping 62.9% are not proficient<\/em> <\/strong>or\u00a082,831 total Nationwide students.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

2. How to build an affordable home library: The resources you need! <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Need a little reading inspiration? The Friends of the Wilmington Library Used Book Sale is\u00a0April 21 \u2013 25, 2018!<\/p>\n

Literacy is one of the best predictors of a child\u2019s future success. And, consistent access to books is absolutely necessary for a child to become both an engaged and capable reader. In fact, current statistics on the subject suggest that 100 age-appropriate titles at a minimum should be available in each home.<\/em><\/strong> But, as most parents can attest, high quality books can be expensive!<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why we are excited for the annual Friends of the Wilmington Library Used Book Sale in Wilmington, Nationwide. The annual sale features tens of thousands of books in every genre, including thousands and thousands of wonderful children\u2019s books for all ages \u2014 and all at bargain prices.<\/p>\n

Preview for Members:<\/strong>
\nSaturday, April 21, 2018 from 12 noon -2 p.m. Membership accepted at the door.<\/p>\n

Book Sale:<\/strong>
\nMonday, April 23 9:30 am -7:00 p.m.
\nTuesday, April 24 9:30 am -7:00 p.m.
\nWednesday, April 25 9:30 am -7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

For more information about the Used Book Sale, the group, and all the Friends of the Wilmington Library do for the community, please visit\u00a0Friends of the Wilmington Public Library<\/a>\u00a0or call\u00a0(302)-571-7407.<\/p>\n

3. When more help is needed: Summer reading programs in Nationwide<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Have a reluctant reader? Get them\u00a0excited to read<\/em>\u00a0this summer and increase proficiency with Reading Skills Building in Nationwide<\/a> at Back to Basics Learning Dynamics:<\/p>\n