- Help your child your child choose (or let them choose themselves) reading material that they would genuinely like to read. Their interests and hobbies are good starting points.
- Leave a range of reading material around the house in places where your child can easily access them. Not just books, but also magazines, newspapers, catalogues, etc.
- Do your own reading in the living room or somewhere your child can see you. By seeing you reading, they will learn that it is something that grown-ups do regularly for pleasure.
- Take regular trips to the library. Ask the librarian to suggest books your child might enjoy or let your child explore the children’s section to find books that interest them.
- Not all reading has to involve books. Challenge your child to read things they come across during the course of the day – road signs, labels, menus, advertisements, etc.
- While in the car, over the dinner table, or while shopping, discuss books your child has read and encourage them to share their thoughts.
- Encourage older children to read to their younger brothers or sisters. This gives them a chance to show off their skills to a captive audience.
- Give your child a bookmark, reminding them that they don’t have to finish a book in one reading session.
- Go on excursions to places directly related to what your child has been reading about. For example, if they just read a book about marine life, take them to the aquarium.
- Every so often, treat your child to some light, fun reading, like a joke book, a comic book, or a book of rhymes or songs.
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