HOW TO ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO READ MORE

Before I became a teacher, I used to volunteer in my son’s school as a parent reader. 

A parent readers are parents that volunteer at schools. 

Their job is to read a book to school age children that are reluctant readers.

After some few weeks of reading with these kids,  I began to see changes in the kids I read with.

It is always a fantastic feeling when you see a kid improve and not only for you – it also gives the child a confidence boost. 

Why I’m I telling you this 🤔

Whenever a parent tells me that their child does not like reading 📖 

I asked them the following questions 👇👇

1. Have you tried asking your child what types of books he likes to read
2. Do you allow him to pick a book of his choice? 
3. And do you read to your child or listen to them read? 

The answers I get from parents are ‘No’.  

As parents, we think our children can’t do things, we seems to forget one  important thing👇👇

 👉When a parent supports their child with their learning they do better! (It’s as simple as that!) 

There is no dumb child, they just need extra help 

🎯HERE ARE SOME PRACTICAL TIPS TO ENCOURAGE YOUR KIDS 

• ✅ Be a good example, remember kids copy us. When they see you read they will too. 

• ✅Get them a Library card. Take them to the library to borrow books to read 

• ✅Let them choose the book they wanted (because when you allow them to choose a book of their choice they won’t be bored reading it) 

• ✅Don’t just ask them to go and get a book and  read. Be involved and pay attention to what your children are doing. 

• ✅Sit next to your child and listen to them read or read to them (10 minutes is ok) . I’m sure you can spare just 10 minutes a day with your precious little one. Trust me this will help them and you guys will bond as well

• ✅The best way to boost your child’s vocabulary is by reading. Setting a time just 20 minutes per day to listen to your child read can do wonders for their vocabulary. 

• ✅Lastly, don’t put too much pressure on them. When they said they are tired let them rest (you know your kids better than anyone) 

Finally, remember that comparison is a thief of joy.

By comparing yourself or your child to others, you”ll end up far more stressed and worried, which will only make matters worse. Instead focus on your child and do what you believe to be best for them. 

Remember this parents 👇👇👇

🎯READING WITH YOUR CHILD AND BEING POSITIVE ABOUT READING IS VITAL 

I hope the advice above has been helpful and if you have any questions leave a comment below and I will do my best to help. 

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