A recent study by Associate Professor of Psychological Development of Coventry University (UK) Clare Wood showed that making regular messaging can help children spell and read better, and develop awareness about rhyming in words.

Texting helps children read and match rhymes better images 1 The study, conducted with a group of children aged 8-12, found that children who do regular messaging are less likely to fall into the group of children in the classroom who have problems reading or spelling.

Dr. Wood's research shows that children use 'phonemic texting' often spelled very well.

Ms Wood said: 'We were surprised to find that not only the close relationship but real messaging also promotes the development of children's awareness of phonemes and reading skills'.

She also said that texting is a good way to use English, because it allows children to practice spelling and reading regularly daily.