The Influence of Reading Habits on the Reading Competencies of Casa Miani’s Learners

Establishing reading habits at an early age provides a strong foundation for learning among schoolchildren. Integrating reading activities into the daily routine of these learners paves the way for a better learning experience. Such were the views that propelled the researcher to conduct this qualitative research work on the influence of reading habits on the reading competencies and academic performance of Casa Miani learners.Specifically, the study explored how the frequency of reading, types of reading materials, physical reading environment, time management, and the guardians' support influence the learners' reading competencies and academic performance. Based on the narratives of the informants, it was revealed that regular reading activities and dedicated sessions foster positive outcomes. The curriculum standards-based textbooks, complemented by literacy enhancement resources significantly support reading habit formation. The physical reading environment and its proximity play a crucial role in reading habits and academic progress. Both the structured study schedule and time blocking promote a more focused reading habit. Likewise, the provision of guardian support yields a significant impact on the reading ability of the learners.The given results were affirmations of the value of establishing reading habits, thus adaptive reading activities such as personalized or differentiated reading tasks are proposed to scaffold the reading habit formation of the learners, thereby improving their academic performance.