14 strategies to get your child to read in preschool

When children love reading, it is simpler for them to improve their reading abilities. They put in more practice time and are more eager to take on reading difficulties. Use these suggestions to encourage your youngster to read and, ideally, develop a passion for it.

1. Read it again and over.

Encourage your youngster to read literature he or she is familiar with. It’s acceptable if your youngster wants to borrow the same book from the library for the hundredth time. Rereading aids in the development of speed and accuracy. And this can assist children who learn and think differently gain confidence.

2. Make reading a real experience.

Make a connection between what your child reads and what is going on in his or her life. Ask questions about when your child began to shoot hoops and how similar it was to the kids’ experience in the tale if you’re reading a basketball story.

Follow-up activities that bring stories to life may also be found. If the book mentions kites, have your youngster come up with some interesting kite-related activities, such as how to create one. These kinds of hands-on activities help keep students interested in the subject.

3. Take a book with you when you leave the house.

If you know your child will be waiting in a doctor’s office, the DMV, or somewhere else, bring a kid-friendly book or magazine with you. Keeping your youngster busy with stories is a good idea. And the experience will demonstrate that reading can always be squeezed into your schedule.

4. Learn more about the story.

Ask your kid questions about the characters’ ideas, actions, or feelings to help them interact with the story: “Why does Jack believe it’s a good idea to buy the magic beans?” “How does his mother react when she learns?” Encourage your kid to make a connection to the narrative via shared experiences.

5. Make reading a part of your leisure time.

Avoid using television as a reward and reading as a punishment. Remind your youngster that there are other enjoyable ways to read than books. Also, set a positive example for your child by spending part of your leisure time reading rather than watching television, and then discussing why you loved it.

6. Take it slowly.

Allow plenty of time for your kid to sound out a new word, and encourage his or her efforts. Mistakes should be viewed as opportunities for growth. Assume your youngster misreads the word “listen” as “list.” Reread the statement with your partner and see which word makes the most sense. Make a point of pointing out the parallels between the two terms, as well as the significance of paying attention to the last syllable.

7. Choose novels that are appropriate for your age group.

Assist your youngster in finding novels that aren’t too difficult or too easy. When children read books at the appropriate level, they enjoy a better reading experience. You may double-check your selections by having your youngster read you a few pages. After that, ask questions regarding what you’ve just read. Try a new book if your kid has trouble reading the words or recounting the narrative.

8. Take part in word games.

Play word games with your child to help them become more conscious of the sounds in words. “She sells seashells on the seaside,” for example, is a tongue twister. Sing songs with wordplay in them. Alternatively, you may change the letters in words to make new ones. (If you alter the first letter of map, it becomes nap or rap; if you change the last letter, it becomes man; and if you change the middle, it becomes mop.)

9. Read aloud to one another.

During story time, take turns reading aloud. As your kid develops as a reader, you may progressively reduce your reading time and allow your child to take the lead more frequently. If you have smaller children as well, urge your older child to take on the role of reading to them.

10. Draw attention to the connections between words.

When you get the opportunity, talk about language. Explain how words with similar spellings and meanings are connected. Demonstrate the relationship between a noun like knowledge and a verb like know. Point out how the words “wild” and “wilderness” have the same spelling but are pronounced differently.

11. Make your books unique.

Children who struggle with reading may try to avoid it because it causes them anxiety or frustration. Make reading a reward to encourage pleasant thoughts about it. Get your youngster a library card or set aside some time for just the two of you to read. As a present or a reward, provide books.

12. Incorporate creativity into your reading.

To play to your child’s strengths, switch up the reading exercises. Make a book with your child if he or she enjoys drawing or making things. To make a book, fold the paper and staple it together. Working together on each page, create phrases and have your kid add drawings or photos. Then read it aloud as a group.

13. Allow your youngster to make his or her own decisions.

Nonfiction books are preferred by certain children. Some people are exclusively interested in fantasy or graphic books. Perhaps your youngster likes audiobooks or online reading. What matters is that you practice reading, no matter where or how you do it.

14. Look for a book series.

Request recommendations from a librarian or a teacher about popular book series that your child might enjoy. Reading a series of novels allows children to become acquainted with the tone, characters, and themes of the story. This familiarity may make understanding the subsequent novels in the series simpler.

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