Ways to get your kids to read books
Labels: Language Arts
Several ways to get your kids to read books. Inspire your child to get away from the tv and read more
Television. Video games. Computers. Who has time for reading anymore? Probably not your kids. Unless you begin teaching them from a young age the importance of books and that reading can be fun, they may never open a book other than their school textbooks.
You can begin inspiring your child to read from the very day he/she is born. Read aloud to your infant. Read the newspaper, a note from a friend, your favorite novel, the back of a cereal box. Every oppurtunity you get, just read.
Read your child storybooks at bedtime. This will also set a daily routine and encourage quality time together with your child. Buy baby books and read them together. Let your child turn the pages and point to words and pictures as you read. Reading like this can help your child learn to talk. You may find him memorizing his favorite stories and telling them himself.
Making your child familiar with books and reading will give them a head start when beginning school. they may already know their ABC's or even be able to write their name and other small words. They will be familiar with sitting quietly and being read to. And in later grades, they will have an easier times with homework.
Get your child a library card. Make regular visits and encourage your child to check out different types of books. Teach your child the rules of the library and respect for books.
As your child gets older and needs to do research for a school project, encourage them to break away from the internet and do some research from the library as well.
you can even create a household reading program, giving your child incentive to read more. The reward can depend on your child's age and interests. You could create a chart together and place stickers or write in titles when ever you child reads another book. Your child can earn "points" which he/she can redeem for prizes or favors such as NO HOUSEWORK FOR A WEEK. Older children may prefer allowances of money. Tell the prize and the requirement up front according to your child's abilities and stick with it.
Restrict your child's tv and video game time. Allow a certain amount of time each day (or week). Don't leave the tv on constantly. Only turn it on for shows you really want to see. Don't channel surf. Read the TV GUIDE or the Preview Channel to see what's playing.
Most important in encouraging your child is to set a good example. read yourself, and let your child see you read. Subscribe to magazines. Let your child choose magazines thy will enjoy. You can even read together as a family.
Go ahead and give the gift of reading to your child today. It will mean far more in the future than you can ever imagine.
Television. Video games. Computers. Who has time for reading anymore? Probably not your kids. Unless you begin teaching them from a young age the importance of books and that reading can be fun, they may never open a book other than their school textbooks.
You can begin inspiring your child to read from the very day he/she is born. Read aloud to your infant. Read the newspaper, a note from a friend, your favorite novel, the back of a cereal box. Every oppurtunity you get, just read.
Read your child storybooks at bedtime. This will also set a daily routine and encourage quality time together with your child. Buy baby books and read them together. Let your child turn the pages and point to words and pictures as you read. Reading like this can help your child learn to talk. You may find him memorizing his favorite stories and telling them himself.
Making your child familiar with books and reading will give them a head start when beginning school. they may already know their ABC's or even be able to write their name and other small words. They will be familiar with sitting quietly and being read to. And in later grades, they will have an easier times with homework.
Get your child a library card. Make regular visits and encourage your child to check out different types of books. Teach your child the rules of the library and respect for books.
As your child gets older and needs to do research for a school project, encourage them to break away from the internet and do some research from the library as well.
you can even create a household reading program, giving your child incentive to read more. The reward can depend on your child's age and interests. You could create a chart together and place stickers or write in titles when ever you child reads another book. Your child can earn "points" which he/she can redeem for prizes or favors such as NO HOUSEWORK FOR A WEEK. Older children may prefer allowances of money. Tell the prize and the requirement up front according to your child's abilities and stick with it.
Restrict your child's tv and video game time. Allow a certain amount of time each day (or week). Don't leave the tv on constantly. Only turn it on for shows you really want to see. Don't channel surf. Read the TV GUIDE or the Preview Channel to see what's playing.
Most important in encouraging your child is to set a good example. read yourself, and let your child see you read. Subscribe to magazines. Let your child choose magazines thy will enjoy. You can even read together as a family.
Go ahead and give the gift of reading to your child today. It will mean far more in the future than you can ever imagine.