While reading can be a great activity for kids, there is no getting away from the fact that many children don’t love doing it. Does your child hate young reader books? If yes, don’t worry because after reading this, you’ll know how to make him/her begin to love reading young reader books.
Choose Books with Stories to Which Your Child Can Connect
If you want your child to love reading, buy him or her young reader books, preferably with stories to which they can connect. For example, if your son or daughter loves pets, buy him or her books that cover pets. Or if he or she loves watching sci-fi movies, sci-fi should be on top of the list of books to buy him or her.
Show An Interest In Your Child’s Reading Efforts
Children trust and love mimicking their parents, copying many of their interests. By showing your kid(s) an interest in their reading habit, they will develop an interest in it. One way you can do that is to let him/her tell you about what they read and laud them after they do that. It makes them love reading while looking forward to sharing the story with you. It also helps to read your book at the same time your child is reading his or hers.
Consider Age Level In All Books You Buy Your Child
Young reader books are not standard. Instead, these books are rated according to the age of the readers for which they are intended. Here is how these books are rated:
- Board books–suitable for children between 0-3 years.
- Picture books as well as coloring & activity(C&A) books –ideal for kids between 3-8 years.
- Novelty books–perfect for readers between 3 years and above, depending on the content.
- Early, leveled books–meant for readers between 5-9 years.
- First chapter books–suitable for readers 6-10 years.
- Middle-grade books–perfect for children between 8-12 years.
- Young adult novels–ideal for readers ages 12 years and above.
That means that if your child is under three years, you should buy them books whose level is in line with their age. The same applies if he is any other age mentioned above.
Create a Conducing Reading Environment
A conducive environment can motivate anyone to read and develop an interest in reading. Making sure your child’s place of reading is comfortable and free from distractions like noise and electronics can help make him start loving reading books.
Final Thoughts
Reading is important for kids, but unfortunately, many of them don’t love doing it. But the good news is that with the right tactics, any child can be molded to love reading. To help your child become an avid reader, consider the tips above.…
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