Today we celebrate the power of stories, imagination, and the knowledge that books give us. It’s the perfect opportunity to remember how important it is to encourage readings for elementary students from an early age — not just as an academic skill, but as a gateway to critical thinking, empathy, and creativity.
And when we add group reading and comprehension questions to the mix, the benefits multiply. 💡✨
Why do reading exercises with group questions?
✅ Improves reading comprehension
Reading aloud or silently, then reflecting together through questions, helps children process information more deeply.
✅ Develops social and communication skills
By talking about what they’ve read, students learn to listen, express opinions, and respect different points of view. Reading becomes a collaborative activity!
✅ Encourages critical thinking
Questions like “Why do you think the character acted that way?” or “What would you have done?” promote empathy, reasoning, and creativity.
✅ Promotes active learning
When students actively participate through questions and answers, they feel more motivated and engaged with the reading.
📲 What if we use quality digital content?
The leveled stories and texts from Smile and Learn are specifically designed for each reading level and adapted to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). This allows all students to access appropriate reading materials at their own pace, with:
🧠 Adapted vocabulary
🎯 Interesting and educational topics
👩🏫 Interactive questions for group or classroom work
You can also combine individual, pair, or group reading with quiz-style comprehension activities—perfect for inclusive classrooms!
If you haven’t tried our educational platform yet, you can do so through the following link.
✍️ Create your own stories with AInara
In addition to using our pre-made readings, you can also create your own stories with AInara, Smile and Learn’s AI tool for teachers. AInara lets you adapt content to the exact level your students need. You can work with your own texts or ones generated by AI, adjusting them according to CEFR guidelines.This not only supports accessible reading but also allows teachers to adapt materials for students with special educational needs, personalizing the language level and simplifying the text to aid understanding and ensure the inclusion of all students.
Create it yourself!
Try AInara, Smile and Learn’s AI tool for teachers, and create your own resources in minutes.
