How to revive children’s love of books
Children and Reading in a World of Mobile Phones
‘Reading is a passport to countless adventures.’ – Mary Pope Osborne
We all know that reading is one of the foundations of success in many areas. Thanks to reading we gain new information, we learn, we get to know the world. Thanks to reading we are more perceptive, we communicate better, we have a better imagination. And on top of that, we are calmer and happier.
On average, we learn to read at the age of six or seven. But today many children are drawn more to mobile phones and computer games than to books. Here too it is wise to look for a balance. After all, a book is a great gift: a world full of fantastic stories, and a good foundation for the future as well. So the key question is…
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How to encourage kids to read more?
Choose books with illustrations
Books rich in illustrations support children’s imagination and make reading easier and more enjoyable for them.
Praise
For children, reading is something new. That is why they need to feel supported and to know they are doing well.
Make reading a habit
Practice makes perfect. That goes for every activity – and for reading just the same.
Start reading yourself
Children like to mirror what they see around them. So if you start reading yourself, there is a good chance they will imitate you.
Create a space for reading
Like you, a child needs a reading corner where they can settle down with a book in peace.
Show an interest
A child will be much more motivated if you take an active interest in what they have read.
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