I found this article a must -read one. The tips given are all doable and easy to follow.
By PATRICK GLENN ACORIN
October 22, 2010, 5:44pm
Reading for most kids is unattractive, and there could be many reasons why. Although we really can’t tell exactly why a certain child does not want to sit down and read, we surely know why starting to read at an early age is so important.
Reading helps children develop language skills. Reading to children develops their speech, and reading improves comprehension and gives access to information – know different kinds of people, get to new places without taking a single step, and know how things are made and work. Simply put, reading is learning. It is not only a survival tool in school but also a way to enrich a person’s life.
Now, the question is how can you get your child hooked on reading? Here are some tips on how you can make reading exciting and fun.
• Show them something new and colorful. Children are always curious, and whatever is new and colorful to their eyes is interesting. Show them books on beautiful places like the pyramids in Egypt or museums in Europe. Books with colorful drawings will also find ways to your children’s laps.
• Read as if you are acting in a play. More than reading, kids like watching. When you are reading to them, they would be more interested if you are also acting. Use as many facial expressions, different voices, and if you have time to be creative, make costumes that you can wear during reading time. By doing this, you can encourage children to participate in the activity. Before you know it, they will be asking for their own lines in your mini-play.
• Have a field trip. There are two places that are a must-see for you and your kids. First is the bookstore. Once you have successfully made your kids interested in books, take them to the bookstore to find books they want to read. The next one is where the children will be able to see for real the characters they are reading about. If they are reading about dinosaurs, take them to a dinosaur theme park. If they are reading about Disney characters, visit Disneyland – that is only if you can afford.
(Source: Redbook)
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