Ever wonder what you can do to help your child become motivated to read? It’s simple! Read a good bedtime story! This simple activity will lay a strong foundation for reading skills. So, what does that look like and how can families make reading at night a soothing transition to sleep?
Nightly reading is a wonderful bonding experience for children
and parents. Picking out a book to read
at night is a great way to engage your child. A trip to the library will help
engage your reader. If your child has a particular genre they like, the librarian
can help guide you to a book that will be age appropriate. Reading a book at bedtime allows families to
spend time together, while also fostering a student’s love for literature. While reading, parents can ask open-ended
questions to get the child thinking about the story. In addition, discussing the
meaning of words will help to grow your child’s vocabulary. Hearing their parents
read exposes them to proper fluency and expression.
Make it fun! Change the voices and the tone while reading. Use
funny gestures. Don’t be afraid to be silly! Talk about what you are reading. Discuss the pictures, if available. Stories that reflect different emotions can help a student develop empathy as well as the ability to recognize their own feelings. Stories that explore different social scenarios can help a child develop better social skills. Not only
are you helping to motivate your child to read, but you are also creating a
memory that will last a lifetime.
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