Reading has been considered a boon all around the world. People have enjoyed reading various genres of literature. However, the question arises about why teenage students are not interested in reading books! Nowadays, many children take interest in audio-visual experiences, especially watching TV, playing video games, etc. However, they remain untouched by the magnificent benefits of reading. Not only do reading habits help academically. It unquestionably plays an unmatchable role in leading the highest quality of life. However, there are several ways to help your child read at home.

What can parents do at home to help kids read?

Start Reading to Your Child at an Early Age

Firstly, the most effective way to cultivate the habit of reading is to initiate reading to them at an early age. Parents can create a bed-time storytelling schedule. Start the routine by reading them feel-good short stories. Besides, you should invest in a collection of good reading material that also interests your children.

How to help kids read?  

The most important and effective answer is indeed this: Setting a reading time for your child? Specifically, your child should consider reading as an important daily task. You can choose any time of the day, be it after dinner or after evening snack, or before bedtime. Set up comfortable reading time and follow it religiously. This is undoubtedly the most effective way to make reading a habit.

Be an idol for your child.

A Child sees, A Child follows!

To generate the love for reading, you need to read yourself. Make it a point to read in front of your kids. No matter, what you are reading, be it a newspaper, novel, or a magazine. If they notice you reading several times, they would certainly desire to read and reading as an important task as well.  

How to Make Reading Fun for Kindergarteners

Do not impose Your Preference on Your Child 

The idea of inculcating the habit of reading in your child should not let you force him to read what you like. You should know how to make learning to read fun. Let him read whichever book he likes. Be it a comic book, a newspaper, story-book. The question is how to make reading a habit and that will be answered when they are reading willingly not forcefully.  

How do You Make Reading Fun for Preschoolers

To generate the interest of your little one, choose the books with bright illustrations. Bright pictures and illustrations keep your child hooked and interested in the story. This altogether enhances your little one’s interest further into reading more and more books.  

How to help my 7-year-old read?

Technology is your friend!!

Children of this age are using technological mediums to entertain themselves. Why not utilize these mediums to instill the habit of reading in your child. Smartphones and tablets can allow downloading various apps that can help your child read which can be a fun reading experience for your child. When your kid turns into an avid reader, you can always please him by gifting specific gadgets to read, for instance, Kindle, etc.

Keep your favorite books around

Keep your favorite books in every room of the house. Make sure that your child can see books lying around your house. The children who grow up with ample books around them can learn to read faster than the children who do not have access to good reading material.

Keep those Library Visits Regular

Whenever you are going to the nearby library, take your little one along. Let him explore various genres of literature. Ask him to select their favorite books and bring that book home. Ask your child to get the recommendations of the librarian. Let him explore the fascinating world of literature by himself. Learning about several books and authors on his own will certainly enhance his interest in reading by leaps and bounds.  

Keep Asking Questions

Let them Read What They Like .

Keep asking questions to your child whenever your child reads a book. Consequently, this generates his interest in attentively reading and helps them focus more on the literature. Keep asking him questions related to the text in the book such as what is his most favorite part of the book, which is his most favorite character. However, do not go overboard with the questions, the child should not feel overwhelmed.

Praise your Child after Completing a Book

Pay attention to the process when your child is reading a book. Whenever your child completes a book, make sure to praise him, and ask relevant questions. This reinforces him to read more and more.  

All these ways can effectively help develop reading habits in your child. Moreover, these ways can turn your resistant child into an enthusiastic reader.