Nurturing a Love of Reading

NURTURING A LOVE OF READING

Reading is not just an academic skill; it is a life skill. When children are motivated to read for pleasure, they are making a powerful investment in their future. Whether your child’s views towards reading are positive, negative, or indifferent, there are a few simple things you can do to help nurture their love of reading.

READING TO YOUR CHILD

If you’re looking for a special way to bond with your child, consider making reading aloud a part of your family routine! The benefits of reading aloud are immeasurable. In The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease, he details the many benefits of reading aloud. Here are some of my favorites.

· To bond

· To entertain

· To inform or explain

· To arouse curiosity

· To inspire

· To build vocabulary

· To condition the child’s brain to associate reading with pleasure

· To create background knowledge on a variety of topics

· To provide a reading role model (that’s you!)

· To plant a desire to read

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