One of the challenges we face as parents when teaching our children to read is that they can often feel like it is a chore. So we have put together some of our favourite ways to encourage your child to read.
- Make reading part of your daily routine – Set aside regular read-aloud time with your child.
- Let humour work its magic – Children love books that are funny, even if they seem ridiculous to you. “The book with no pictures” by B. J. Novak, is a great book that my son finds hilarious.
- Go to the public library – Let your child choose some books that they would like to read or have read to them. Many libraries have children's reading time groups, which your child may enjoy.
- Pick books of interest – Pick books with themes and topics that your child is already interested in.
- Leave funny notes around the house for your child to find – Your child will love reading them.
- Use signs as part of pretend play – You could make pretend signs for grocery stores, shops or places of interest during playtime. This is a great way to encourage your child to read without them even noticing.
- Do a treasure hunt – Make clues for your child to read and figure out. At the end of the treasure hunt, you can give them a little treat for completing the treasure hunt.
- Grocery lists – Let your child help you make a grocery list and then let them read out the items as you do your shopping.
- Re-enact books and stories – Use puppets or toys from around the house to re-enact a book you have read. Your child will love this activity.
- Personalised book – Order a book with your child's name in. Personalisation helps children relate to the storylines – it's really them, in the story! Put Me In The Story offers a vast range of books to choose from and you can take advantage of 20% off sitewide today, by clicking the link above.
Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.
– Margaret Fuller
