The Need to Read Stevenson Reading Program

06/30/2025

Reading changes everything.
📚 Reading is Life. 📖

Watch this powerful video to discover the heart behind The Need To Read- why we were founded, and how the Stevenson Reading Program is transforming lives by empowering both teachers and students to succeed.

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💡 Inspiring. 🎉 Impactful. Life-changing.

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06/27/2025

Reading is essential because it helps expand knowledge, improve cognitive abilities, and enhance communication skills. Here are a few reasons why reading is so important:

1. **Knowledge Acquisition**: Reading allows you to acquire a vast amount of information on various topics. Books, articles, and other written materials can introduce you to new ideas, cultures, and perspectives. The more you read, the more you understand about the world.

2. **Improved Vocabulary and Language Skills**: Regular reading exposes you to new words and sentence structures. This can help expand your vocabulary, improve your writing skills, and enhance your ability to express ideas clearly.

3. **Cognitive Development**: Reading stimulates the brain, keeping it active and engaged. It helps improve memory, concentration, and critical thinking. It also encourages analytical skills as you process information and make connections between ideas.

4. **Emotional Intelligence and Empathy**: Fictional works, in particular, allow readers to step into the lives of characters, experiencing different emotions and viewpoints. This can build empathy and improve emotional intelligence, helping you understand and relate to others better.

5. **Stress Reduction and Mental Well-being**: Reading can serve as an escape from daily stresses. Immersing yourself in a good book, whether it's fiction or non-fiction, can reduce stress, lower heart rate, and calm the mind.

6. **Personal Growth and Self-Improvement**: Many books focus on personal development, self-help, and motivation. By reading such works, individuals can learn valuable life skills, enhance their problem-solving abilities, and gain insights into their own behavior and thought patterns.

7. **Enhancement of Focus and Discipline**: In a world filled with distractions, reading helps improve focus and attention. It encourages individuals to engage deeply with a text, honing their ability to concentrate for longer periods of time.

In summary, reading is not just a passive activity—it's a tool for learning, growth, and self-improvement. The more you read, the more you expand your horizons, and the richer your understanding of the world becomes.

06/25/2025

Teachers who have used our unique reading program know just how life-changing it can be for students. 📚💡 Stevenson has been a game-changer, especially for those who’ve struggled with other programs. Let’s give every child the chance to thrive and succeed in reading. 📖✨

06/20/2025

Is your child still behind in reading and struggling even with science based interventions? The Need To Read can help! ✨

06/15/2025

Not everyone learns to read the same way. Stevenson turns a "non reading brain" into a reading brain! Follow us to stay up to date on what's happening at The Need to Read!

06/13/2025

An effective reading curriculum includes each of these 5 pillars. The Stevenson reading program does all of this, in a unique and imaginative way. We turn struggling readers into proficient readers! Learn more at theneedtoread.org! 📚

06/07/2025

Many teachers turn to the Stevenson Reading Program after years of using other popular phonics-based programs that just don’t work for all students—and we do not disappoint.

The Need To Read is proud to be the new home of the Stevenson Program. Think of it this way: you wouldn’t shop at a Size 5 shoe store if you needed a different fit. So why limit struggling readers to one type of intervention?

If you know a child who is still struggling after years of reading support, give Stevenson a try. It’s affordable, flexible, and effective for a wide range of learners.

Everyone deserves the right to read.

👉 Watch this powerful video highlighting one student’s journey—and hear from others who believe in Stevenson too.

06/01/2025

We solve some of the toughest reading challenges! Combining the science of reading with proven mnemonics (memory aids) and a unique scope and sequence, we help students with dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, specific learning disabilities and other neurological based reading problems. Visit our website to learn more! www.theneedtoread.org

05/31/2025

The Need To Read - New home of the Stevenson Reading Program! Like and follow us for updates, and visit us at theneedtoread.org

05/28/2025

6 reasons to use the Stevenson reading program for struggling readers: 📚

05/25/2025

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02/12/2025

Beverly Cleary, once a struggling reader, believed that reading should be enjoyable, not just something you have to learn in school. 🌏📚🔍 Theneedtoread.org

Beverly Cleary, once a young girl who struggled with reading, went on to become one of the most beloved authors in children's literature. As a child, she was put on academic probation due to her difficulty with reading. The books she was assigned in school didn’t spark her imagination, and she found them dull and unrelatable. However, it was the encouragement of a school librarian that sparked her love for reading, proving how influential positive guidance can be in shaping a child's future.

After earning a college degree, Cleary worked as a children’s librarian, but she still found many children's books to be unrealistic and uninspiring. She felt that the characters in these stories didn’t reflect the true nature of children—lively, curious, and full of personality. This observation led her to start writing her own stories, creating characters like Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ribsy. Her books quickly resonated with readers, offering an authentic and humorous portrayal of childhood.

Cleary went on to write over 40 books, which won numerous awards and sold millions of copies worldwide. Her works continue to be a staple in children's literature, offering relatable stories for young readers and fostering a lifelong love of reading. Despite her early struggles with books, Beverly Cleary’s legacy is a testament to how a single person’s passion and determination can inspire generations of readers, encouraging them to see the joy and value in literature.