Create a book club
Two people reading a book at the same time can be
considered a book club. Pick a book your child would like
to read or an old favorite from your own childhood and
read it together. If you have multiple children that are
about the same reading level, this can be a great way to
get everyone involved.
See the movie
Check out what books are becoming movies this
summer or those that are already available on DVD and
choose those books to read with your child. A reward for
finishing the book will be watching the movie together.
Be a role model
Parents who enjoy reading often have children who
enjoy reading. I notice if I sit down in the living room
with a book instead of turning on the TV, my tweens
will often find their own spot to relax and read near
me. If I turn on the television, we all end up watching
it together. Set a good example for your kids when it
comes to reading. It isn’t just for schoolwork, it is a fun
hobby as well.
Expand your reading
Not all kids will find a book they love easily. The goal
is to practice reading, it doesn’t matter if it is a book or
something more creative. Find other things besides just
books to read such as graphic novels, magazines, or even
audiobooks. You can even get kids into the kitchen and
read recipes in the cookbook. They will enjoy helping
prepare meals and not even notice they are practicing
their reading skills at the same time.
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