10 Ways to Raise a Reader
January 04, 2007
- Read to your child every day. It's never too early to start—even newborns respond to hearing you read.
- Continue reading together even after your child learns to read. Older children still enjoy listening to others read.
- Make stories come alive for your child when you read. Be animated and use different voices.
- Be patient—let your child read aloud at his or her own pace. Offer help only when needed.
- Discuss what you read together. Ask questions, and listen attentively to your child's answers.
- Make reading time special. Cuddle up in a quiet, comfortable spot. Your child will associate reading with feeling secure, relaxed and loved.
- Encourage your child to read at least 15 minutes a day, either to you or independently.
- Take along your child's favorite books wherever you go. Read on the bus, in line at the store, or in waiting rooms.
- Take your child to the library often and check out a variety of age-appropriate reading material.
- Be a role model—read on your own. By seeing how much you enjoy reading, your child will learn that it's a great source of information and fun.
10 Ways to Raise a Reader
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