Large Print improves reading experiences, academic outcomes, and cognitive health by increasing:
- Reading fluency: decoding speed and tracking ease
- Reading comprehension
- Academic achievement
- Sensory satisfaction
- Sustained reading
The Physical Benefits of Large Print
- Larger fonts and increased spacing force the eye to move more slowly, allowing students to track more easily.1
- Print size impacts the maximum speed at which text may be read.2
- Serif fonts aid struggling readers by making the words easier to read.3
- Children are aided by greater leading, eliminating their tendency to double or skip lines when reading.4
- Reading comprehension and memory hinge on legibility.5
Without legibility, reading is a laborious process, leading to disengagement among discouraged, reluctant, or struggling readers.
