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• Read together with your child.
• Read to your child at bedtime every night.
• Choose a book with a particular character whose stories are serialized
(for instance Amelia Bedelia, Harry Potter, or Magic Treehouse).
For some, perhaps the only time you read to your child is when Santa or
the Easter Bunny makes their appearance every year. Reading to your child
should be a daily and ongoing event. Perhaps you do read to your child
frequently, and become caught up in one particular book that your child
absolutely loves. Whether that is the case or not, this is the beginning
of their interest in books and stories. Have you noticed the huge variety
of children’s books available today? This is due to the fact that reading
has become the focal point in our society, especially since many public
school children are lacking in reading skills.
Have your child participate in the act of picking out books by taking them
to your local library. Sign them up with their own library card. The
myriad of books are overwhelming, and there are certainly enough from
which your child can choose his particular genre. All the colorful books
and titles are incentive enough for your child to take home a stack of
books for you to read at bedtime. Has your child become fascinated with a
particular magazine, either at a store or a medical office? If so,
subscribe to the magazine in your child’s name. Think of how excited they
will be when their magazine arrives!
Do you have bookshelves at home filled with books? This is no longer the
case today. Children can have their own private mini library at home.
Between garage sales, discount racks, and bargain books, you can find
books to fit any budget. Undoubtedly, this will give them a sense of
ownership as well. While you are having family dinner, why not discuss the
stories you have read to your child. This will keep the interest alive and
your child will be full of anticipation; wanting to know more about the
characters they have come to love.
These 6 ways to make reading to your child a habit are just the beginning
of a long journey leading to enlightenment. The bond you form with your
child by reading to them is immeasurable. The stories can take you and
your child on new and exciting adventures every time you open a new book.
Take the time to read to your child. It is that important! |
