Learning at Home: Enhancing Education Outside the Classroom
by Avery Nightingale explores the crucial role home environments play in fostering early reading habits and preventing the decline in reading motivation observed during elementary school years. This groundbreaking study analyzes longitudinal trends in national reading levels, focusing on the frequency of parent-child book reading. As reading motivation declines after fourth grade, this book provides valuable insights for parents, educators, and policymakers to understand the distinct yet overlapping development of children's reading ability and motivation. By addressing these factors, we can better support children's reading achievements and counter the negative trends affecting their educational growth.