How to Get Your Child to Love Reading
Start the Day with a Story
All families have to deal with the hubbub of everyday life. Hectic mornings often cause tension in both children and parents. A lot a few extra minutes before going to work and dropping the kids off at day care and get comfortable on the couch with your children. Read a short story that is everyone's favorite and feel the tension drain from you as your children's eyes are glued to the pages. The start to the morning will be much more pleasant for everyone. Even if you have to set the alarm ten minutes earlier, the end result is worth it.
Tips for Reading Stories to Pre-School Kids
* Before reading, talk about the cover of the book. If you haven't read the book before, ask the children what they think the story is about by the picture on the cover.
Begin reading, using different voice inflections to hold the children's interest. Be sure to choose a book that is appropriate for young attention spans. Remember to remain positive if your kids get fidgety but praise the children if they remained good listeners.
* Keep the book at the eye-level of the children, so they appreciate visual and the oral language.
* Make eye contact with your children as you read the book, establishing a bond with them. Eye contact shows the children that you are not just rushing through the book, looking at your watch, and getting stressed.
* Incorporate body language as you read to your kids. Rub your belly, whisper, clap your hands, stomp your feet, etc.) This usually gets a few giggles from the kids.
* Allow your kids to comment on the story but ask that they hold off until the end of the book, so everyone remains interested.
* When you are finished with the story, have the kids act out their favorite scene. If you have the time, make finger puppets or flannel board characters before you read the story and use them while you read the story.
Reading to your kids prepares them for elementary school, giving them the heads up they need to begin a reading program. Explore the world of books with your children.
Resource: Reading and Books
Published by Karen Curley
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6 Comments
Post a CommentI will have to include this in my newsletter.
I love reading out loud. I'm not a bad reader, and to read to my granddaughter will be marvelous... I have a collection of "Uncle Wiggily" books that are really quality stuff, teaching good morals and good manners.
You know when my oldest daughter was little I read to her all the time. she hates to read. Only does it when she has too.
Debbie the happymaker
Enchanting sugestions, really loved this.
I enjoy finding ways to make the children in my life want to learn more about the joys of reading and building their imagination.
I remember as a kid seeing commercials for RIF, Reading is Fundamental. Remember those? I agree that not only teaching kids to read-- but helping them develop a true appreciation and love for reading is the real key to success throughout a lifetime of learning. Great article!