8 Simple Ways to Encourage Your Child to Read Every day
Encouraging your children to read is SO important for their cognitive growth, linguistic proficiency, and overall academic performance. Here are 10
easy ways on how to motivate your kid to read every day:
1) Beginning early
Read to your child as soon as you can, even before they can speak. This creates a basis for future learning and encourages children to take an early interest in reading.
2) Set aside regular reading time:
Establish a regular reading schedule that works with your child’s schedule and stick to it. This can happen right before bed, right after school, or any other time that works for your household.
3) Make reading fun:
Select books that are suitable for your child’s age and that they will appreciate. Allow children to choose their own books and engage in engaging narratives and characters. Make an effort in understanding the genres they gravitate to and provide them with books in their favourite genres, while still encouraging them to explore new ones.
4) Lead by example
Select books that are suitable for your child’s age and that they will appreciate. Allow children to choose their own books and engage in engaging narratives and characters. Make an effort in understanding the genres they gravitate to and provide them with books in their favourite genres, while still encouraging them to explore new ones.
5) Create a reading-friendly environment
Select books that are suitable for your child’s age and that they will appreciate. Allow children to choose their own books and engage in engaging narratives and characters. Make an effort in understanding the genres they gravitate to and provide them with books in their favourite genres, while still encouraging them to explore new ones.
6) Make connections
Relate the books your kid reads to their interests and life experiences. They will be able to relate to the story more deeply and be motivated to read more. As they get older they may turn to books to relate to things they are experiencing as well which could be a source of comfort to them.
7) Reward reading
Reward your child for reading by giving them something they appreciate, such a small gift or more screen time. This will encourage them to read more.
8) Be patient
Exercise patience because every child develops at a different rate. Don’t get disappointed if your child’s reading progress is delayed; instead, support and encourage them. Your child will develop into a confident and passionate reader with time and practise.
Remember that it’s okay if you can’t use all of the advice provided in this blog article; encouraging your child to read every day is just one part of a long parenting journey. What’s important is that you’re taking the time to learn and understand how you can support your child’s reading habits. For reading this post and seeking to understand how to set your child up for success, you’re already a fantastic parent. Don’t be afraid to get in touch with TalkMaze if you would like us to make posts about anything specific you have in mind. We’re here to support your child’s development!