6 Quick Tips to Get Kids Reading

As a parent, you know that learning to read helps your child’s academic success. That’s not the only reason to encourage your child to read — reading is one of the great joys in anyone’s life. That, in and of itself, is a reason to encourage your child to read! Keep reading for our tips on how you can encourage your child to love books.

As a parent, you understand how important reading is for your child's academic achievement. It isn't the only incentive to urge your child to read; reading is one of life's greatest pleasures for anyone. That alone is a reason to urge your youngster to read! Continue reading for advice on how to instill a love of books in your youngster.

It is not always easy to learn to read. That is why it is critical for parents and carers to take an active role in encouraging their children to enjoy reading. It doesn't have to be difficult to get your children to enjoy reading if you follow these six ideas. 

1. Make the books and stories extraordinary!

Your ultimate goal is to make books and stories so fantastic, unique, and thrilling that your youngster can't wait to start to read. They will be so excited to have the skill that they are willing to put in the effort to become a reader. — hurray

2. Read aloud

Reading aloud is the single most important thing parents can do to help their children not just read, but love reading. This isn't new advice; you've probably heard it before. Yet, it is necessary to state. Youngsters who enjoy hearing stories are significantly more likely to enjoy reading stories.

3. Start a dialogue

Play with language with your youngster. Ask inquiries, and encourage your youngster to do the same. Share stories about your experiences together. Make up your own story. Discuss novels you've read together. Laugh together at jokes you've read or made up. Play a game in which you challenge one another to come up with unique ways to say the same thing. For example, you could say, "Let's go for a walk," then your child could respond, "Let's go for a walk," and when it was your turn again, you could add, "Let's go for a stroll."

Don't overdo it; keep the linguistic game enjoyable. Describe why what you see on television irritates you. Tell me about your childhood. Share your secrets. Don't dumb down your vocabulary.

4. Use suspense and prediction

Stop reading to your youngster every now and again to inquire about what might happen next. This type of prediction encourages children to pay close attention to the stories they hear.

5. Reread stories

Frequently, the first book a youngster "reads" is one that they have memorized from hearing it read to them so many times! You can spice up the experience by reading the book in funny accents, allowing your child to "read" the portions they may have memorized, or making little alterations or mistakes while you read and then allowing them to correct you.

6. Look at the pictures before you read

Before you read the words of a new book, "read" the visuals together. Start with the cover of the book and envision what the story is about.

Simply looking at the photographs will allow you to "walk" through the book. This is another method of preparing a youngster for reading and instilling in them a sense of ownership over books and stories - a very valuable feeling to have!

So there you have it! Use these six suggestions to not only encourage your children to read but also to help them develop a love for reading.