Hugoton Intermediate School is wondering what reading looks like in your home. Please take one picture of your child(ren) reading and email it to sonja.watkins@usd210.org. It will be posted to the Intermediate School Facebook Page. According to the National Reading Campaign sources, reading for as little as 6 minutes can reduce stress by 60%, slow heart rate, ease muscle tension and alter your state of mind.
Wow!!!
Reading reduces stress 68% more than listening to music.
Reading reduces stress 100% more than drinking a cup of hot tea.
Reading reduces stress 300% more than going for a walk.
Reading reduces stress 600% more than PLAYING A VIDEO GAME.