Reading Consistently to Your Kids

Good reading habits are a big factor in your child’s academic success. It’s very important to start off on the right foot by reading consistently with your kids each week, even during the summer. Here are some tips you can use to encourage your child to be a good reader.

1. Build time for reading into your daily routine
Reading with your child is a good way to let them know that you think reading is important. It can also help parents judge the reading level of a child. If you are reading to your children on a regular basis you will be the first to recognize their areas for improvement.


2. Make reading fun
Kids are much more likely to enjoy reading when they perceive it as fun. Here are some tips to keep reading fun.

·        Pick books that they will enjoy

·        Try using props to help tell the story. This works very well with young children.

·        Switch up the surroundings. Try reading all around the house and when that gets boring, try reading at the library or in the park.

·        Make reading interactive. Ask questions or introduce your experiences and knowledge into the story.

4. Read by example
Let your child see you reading on a regular basis. Tell them what you are reading. Show them that reading is important, interesting and enjoyable. Buy books or let them use your eReader. Support their reading habit as much as possible. Money spent now on books will be paid back later in academic success.


Have fun reading!