Here are five ways to motivate your
children to read and to become lifelong readers.
1. Get into the habit of reading to your
kids as early as possible. Whether you choose to start before the baby is even
born or at a few months old, the earlier you make reading a part of your
child’s daily schedule the better.
2. Be a reading role-model: If your kids
see you reading as a hobby, whether it’s books, magazines, newspapers, or
e-books, they’ll want to follow your lead.
3. Visit bookstores and libraries with your
kids often and encourage them to find books on subjects they’re interested in. Get
them their own library card, and while you’re there make sure to pick up a book
for yourself!
4. Make the stories they’re reading come
alive by planning events and activities that go along with the theme of the
book. Making crafts, dressing up in costumes, and visiting locations that are
similar to those in the book will make it more exciting for both you and your
kids.
5. If the only time kids read is when they
are assigned books as homework, is it any wonder they don’t enjoy it? Encourage
your kids to read just for pleasure. If they can experience reading as a fun
activity they will be far more likely to carry it into adulthood.
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