1. For these precious moments, the entire school pauses. Students set aside their notebooks, teachers close their registers, and everyone immerses themselves in stories, poems, or fact-books.

2. Reading sharpens focus, enhances creativity, strengthens language and comprehension skills, and builds empathy and confidence. Each story opens doors to curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love for learning.

3. As they read, children’s imaginations take flight — they picture faraway lands, step into the lives of different characters, and explore ideas beyond their everyday experiences.

4. The DEAR initiative is not just an activity; it’s a ritual that transforms reading from a task into an adventure.

5. At Shree Vidya, we believe that a reading child is a thinking child, and every story read today sows the seed of a brighter tomorrow.