“Having adults in a child’s life who prioritize reading is key to developing frequent readers.”
Here are a few tips on how to do that:
Share your own reading interests with your child.
Do you enjoy cookbooks? Blogs? The newspaper? Talk to your child about what you like to read.
When you check-out or buy a book for your child, pick something out for yourself.
This sends the message that reading isn’t just for kids. You might even have your child help you select what to read.
Bring reading materials with you wherever you go as a family.
When you head to the park or to visit a relative, pack reading materials for yourself and your child. If you travel on public transportation or have down time, use this as an opportunity to read together.
Get caught reading!
Set aside time to read in front of your child. Show your child your love of reading by reading a chapter of your favorite novel, or an article in a magazine. Share an interesting fact or your opinion on what you read and discuss it with your child.
Download and print the tip sheet for easy reference.
