1.
Pick the right books-
Make sure it’s a book your child will enjoy.
2.
Read aloud-Use
different voices for the characters and use an expressive voice. Take
turns reading aloud.
3.
Encourage all forms of
reading- Magazines, graphic novels, and other great reading materials feel less
like a school assignment, but still help your child practice and improve his or
her reading skills.
4.
Choose books about his
or her interests
5.
Create a reading
space- Create a reading area where your child can relax and read. Nooks
and forts with blankets, pillows, and lots of books are fun. Don’t be afraid to
join in!
6.
Make connections
between books and life- Relating books to your child’s own experiences allows
connections to be made. Read about the places you are going to visit or
the activities you are going to do. This will help make reading and learning
more exciting for your child.
7.
Let your child choose-
Giving him or her a choice of what to read helps your child feel like they have
more control and will in turn be more excited to read.
8.
Listen to audiobooks-
For children who find reading frustrating, audio books are a great alternative
and help make reading more enjoyable, while still helping your child improve
his or her comprehension skills. Audio books are great for a road trip!
9.
Start a series- Book
series are a great way to keep your child’s interest in reading. It
allows them to get to know the characters better and eliminates the problem of
figuring out what to read next. Another option is reading multiple,
non-series books written by the same author.
10. Take a trip to the
library- The library is a great FREE resource where you and your child can find
lots of books to read!
Many children dislike reading simply because they don’t have the necessary reading skills. If your child avoids opening a book at all costs, talk to his or her teacher about strategies to help develop reading motivation. Remember that learning starts at home. Be a reading role model!
www.nea.org/readacross for ways to encourage your child to read.
Reading is to the mind what exercising
is to the body.
Sir Richard Steele
