Reading is crucial, but getting kids reading can be quite a challenge. There are, however a few simple steps you can take to help kids to enjoy reading.
There are two primary areas you need to think about. Firstly you have to find something they actually want to read, content is key. Ultimately you need to get them to read school books, however this is not the place to start.
Remember that the more they read the quicker and easier reading will get and then the easier their school work will become. School work is a lot easier the more competent a reader you are.
So how do you choose something for your kid to read? You have got to tune this to what your child enjoys. I have been forced to invest in just about ever Star Wars book ever printed, but I have a friend who has bought more joke books than I actually knew existed. My son has no interest in telling jokes, he much prefers fantasy stories, he hasn't even seen the Star Wars films, however he heard about them in the playground and they caught the imagination. It doesn't matter what you buy, so long as your child will find it interesting.
An interesting book given as a reward will often be more respected by a child. If your kid has just done well at something, this is a really good time to get a new book. I like to head to the book shop together and choose something jointly.
The second thing which you must regard is where you child is going to read. I strongly recommend creating a 'reading space' in their room and also a time for them to read the book on their own, ideally just before bed time.
As far as the space goes I suggest a futon sofa bed in their room with a 'box' next to it so they can keep their books in the box. The futon sofa bed is an excellent way for them to have a seat, and a bed for when friends come to stay, you can also get these in just about any size, so they are fantastic for small bedrooms as well. You can also make this space seem more like an adult space with a side light and a drink mat so that they can take up a glass of water or bedtime drink with them. The box is a superb way for them to have somewhere for the books they are reading at the moment and to be able to keep them apart from their learning books.
There is one other way to really speed up your child's reading capabilities and that is to get them writing. When you set up their 'reading space' be sure to give them a diary or journal and a pen. This must be kept in the box and each day they can write down where they got to in the book and if they what to get a new book, or simple write down what they must remember the next day. Just by writing the date and a sentence each day they will consolidate their literacy skills.
So to successfully get your kids reading you need to create them a space in which to read, provide them with something fun to read, and encourage literacy through writing. Before you know it their abilities will have leapt forward and you will be astonished at their progress. Of course, remembering all the time to reward good reading with more books.
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