(My personal tips are to read in front of your children, for personal pleasure, have books in the house that they might aspire to read, provide high interest/low vocabulary options to engage reluctant readers - Guiness Book of Records for example, and have them read aloud regularly to you)
Don't stop reading with your children just because they can read on their own. Encourage independent reading, but keep in mind that children still enjoy being read to.SHARE
a chapter of a book together by taking turns reading a page.
a chapter of a book together by taking turns reading a page.
Good reading material doesn't have to come in book form. As well as reading BOOKS, let your child enjoy comics, newspapers, magazines, cookbooks, TV guides, instruction manuals, and reading on the Internet.
, let your child enjoy comics, newspapers, magazines, cookbooks, TV guides, instruction manuals, and reading on the Internet.
Discuss reading. Talk with your children about what they are reading and what they think about the story and the characters. Ask them to tell you about an exciting part of a book or an interesting fact they've just read.
Have older children read to younger ones. Encourage your developing reader to read out loud to a younger sibling or cousin. Learning to read with expression will help them to read more fluently.
Keep a reading log or journal. Have your child keep a record of the BOOKS he or she has read. Creating a chart of books they have read can be an incentive to read more. Some children might prefer simply writing down the title and author and what they thought about the book.
he or she has read. Creating a chart of books they have read can be an incentive to read more. Some children might prefer simply writing down the title and author and what they thought about the book.
Watch a good book. Read a book with your child and then rent the movie version. Many children's books and stories have been made into movies, including favourites such as A Little Princess, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Babe, and of course, the Harry Potter series.
Invest in a good dictionary. Encourage your child to look up words they don't understand. This can help sharpen spelling skills as well as build vocabulary.
Take advantage of library programs. Many libraries offer programs and seminars on topics that may interest your child. Some also have books clubs, visiting authors and used books sales.
Let your child choose reading material. Children are more likely to become keen readers if they have reading choices. While fiction engages many children, others prefer how-to books, books on a specific sport or hobby or magazines such as Owl, Popular Mechanics for Kids, or Sports Illustrated for Kids. Guiness World Records books are also popular picks.
Talk to teachers and librarians. Ask for input and advice from your child's teacher about your child's reading progress and homework. Librarians in the children's section of the library can offer expert advice to you and your child about finding a great book to read.
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