Encouraging your children to read has always been a challenging task. Reading is not only important in education but it has also become essential in the modern business world. Hence, as a parent you need to inculcate the habit of reading in your children. Here are a few tips to help you do it.
Read stories to your children daily
Take out time every day, to read stories to your children. You can specify a particular time of the day for this purpose such as just before bed time. The more you expose your children to books, the more they will be encouraged to read.
Keep reading material in your child’s room
Children who have a lot of reading material at home, are known to perform better in school and develop a habit of reading. Make sure that you have interesting books and magazines in your child’s room apart from toys.
Let your children choose what they read
Don’t decide what your children should read. Every child has a particular interest and would want to read accordingly. If you force your child to read something, then reading would be viewed as a task. However, if the child is allowed to choose what he or she reads then reading will become enjoyable.
Show your interest in your child’s reading
Make sure that you praise your children when they read and appreciate them for their efforts. Positive feedback encourages the child to read more and boosts his or her confidence. The more interest you show in their reading, the more they will try to become a better reader.
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