If your child is reluctant to read, there
are ways to make reading a fun and rewarding experience that can introduce them
to a wonderful new world. Reading carries so many benefits making it a skill
that every child should have. When your child is an effective reader, all those
high school and college texts won’t pose a problem and they will be able to
spend less time studying. Any book they read will add something to their
knowledge base, and improve vocabulary and communication skills as well as
reading comprehension. If your child is too busy, they won’t read.
Ensure that you make time every week for reading to show that it is just as
important as other activities.
Read
to me!
Reading to your children is one of the best
ways to instill in them a love of literature. Reading every day for bedtime or
story time when they are younger is a great start. Read campfire stories when
you go on vacation, read scary stories by candlelight and listen to books on
tape when you take road trips.
You can let them do the reading when they
get older. Ask them to read the news to you, read recipes when you are cooking
together and instructions when you are building new things or playing board
games.
Read
what’s right for you
Many children associate reading with
schoolwork and don’t want to spend their free time on "school stuff". You can
overcome this perception by finding other forms of literature that they will
enjoy. Don’t be opposed to buying comics, anime, manga or magazines that they are
interested in. Always ensure that the books are age-appropriate.
Get an electronic reader or a tablet for
technically-minded students and get them to read blogs and books that they like
online. Select books that mirror your child’s interests. For example, if you
have a child who is soccer-crazy, get them literature on the World Cup and on
their favorite soccer players.
Reward
good reading
Make charts or graphs which track the
number of books your children read. You can offer rewards for goals reached so
that they are motivated to continue reading. The library can be a fascinating
place and when students get to select their own books, they may be more likely
to read them. Make your library a regular destination, especially over the
summer vacation when they offer story times and other free activities that are
fun.
Support
your reader
Talk about the books that your child is
reading. Ask lots of questions and ask them what they think about the
characters, the choices they made and how they would have handled a similar
situation. Showing your interest may encourage them to think of books in a more
positive light.
You should also lead by example so
read books as well and take time to read ensure that the books are age-appropriate. You should also lead by example so
read books as well and take time to read together in the park, in your garden
or even on the living room floor.
Get an electronic reader or a tablet for
technically-minded students and get them to read blogs and books that they like
online. Select books that mirror your child’s interests. For example, if you
have a child who is soccer-crazy, get them literature on the World Cup and on
their favorite soccer players.
Reward
good reading
Make charts or graphs which track the
number of books your children read. You can offer rewards for goals reached so
that they are motivated to continue reading. The library can be a fascinating
place and when students get to select their own books, they may be more likely
to read them. Make your library a regular destination. Remember that over the
summer vacation, the library offers story times and other free activities that are
fun.
If your child struggles to read- either because of poor comprehension or skills- the summer is the perfect time to help your child get ready for next year. Reading is not fun if it is a struggle. Tutor DoctorLongmont can help with our one to one learning environment combined witha convient and flexible scheduling.
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