How do children like to read?

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From the moment you were pregnant with your first child, you learned about the importance of reading. The benefits of reading at every stage of a child's development are well proven. So how do children like to read? Parents are a child's first teacher, and there are many simple things you can do every day to share the joy of reading and strengthen your child's reading skills. In this article, we will provide useful information for parents to help their children form a habit of loving reading.
It's never too early to introduce children to books. But for toddlers, our goal should always be to foster a lifelong love of reading with children - not just so kids can brag to their friends that they've read the best books. different books. “Parents often come to me because they want to push learning too much, too quickly, too soon,” says Roni Leiderman, director of the Mailman Segal Center for Human Development at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. . "Children learn best through play. Make reading a pleasurable experience for them, and children will create their own excitement about reading." Here are some great tips that parents can apply to increase their child's interest in reading:

1. Start the reading process

Help children form the habit of reading science books by regularly setting a time when they can feel comfortable reading - that's why stories are told to children before they start reading. them going to bed has been a long tradition. But don't forget that many other daily events also provide good reading opportunities. Try starting with a breakfast story, a bathtime story, or a nursery story. Some toddlers or older children who sleep a lot may feel much more comfortable when their parents wake them up with stories, rather than urging them to get out of bed.

2. Use books to connect children with family members

At this age of children, reading is sometimes not reading and understanding the contents of the book, but rather the process by which children learn to enjoy interactions with their parents, grandparents or caregivers. reading process. When babies are seated on their parents' laps while they read aloud, it's clear that a story is told, children not only enjoy the book, but also enjoy the feeling of security and the absolute attention of their parents.

3. Choose age-appropriate books

Toddlers love board books, picture books, or any other type of book that they can hold and manipulate easily. Children love stories that come with bright, clear, realistic pictures. And of course, kids this age also love rhymes. However, that doesn't mean a 2-year-old won't appreciate the stories his older brother chooses. For example, children may also enjoy the fairy tale books their older brother is reading. Either way, the most important thing is for parents to make sure the content in those books is appropriate for their children.

4. Make reading fun

Parents or caregivers can increase children's enjoyment of reading stories to them by imitating the growl of a wolf in "Little Red Riding Hood" or the cry of a "yellow" bird. Anh" in the fairy tale "Tam Cam". Children love the retelling of stories just as much as adults, so older kids might enjoy pretending to be the scary wolf in "The Three Little Pigs". Pause and encourage the child, even if it slows down the progress of the story. Children will understand more of the content of the story if they actively participate.

5. Choose books according to children's interests

Choose books about your child's favorite activities like going to the zoo, swimming, or playing soccer. Learn about your baby's favorite shows through books about the characters. Many parents feel that this book can be better and more beneficial for their baby, but if children like purple dinosaurs then they will love books about its adventures. Involve your child in the process of choosing books, but experiment with a variety of books before deciding exactly which books are both rewarding and enjoyable.

6. Talk to your child about the contents of the book

Children learn words more easily when they hear and hear them often. Engage children in conversations about books during dinner, on walks, in the car, during TV time, or whenever their parents can. Talk to your child and don't be afraid to use complex words and phrases. Encourage questions from your child and provide appropriate, understandable explanations. Toddlers are constantly curious and curious about the world, so don't hesitate to explore their interests with them.

7. Read over and over again

Many parents feel annoyed when their children ask to hear the same story over and over again every night before going to bed. However, this repetition is a hallmark of your baby's toddler years.
Leiderman says: “The reason children love to read the same stories over and over again is because they are so hungry to learn. You'll soon find that your child has memorized passages they love and is eager to rephrase key phrases themselves - both signs of increased reading."

8. Read books at the library

Even babies love story time at the library, and it's a great experience for toddlers. Children may discover new favorites when presented by the librarian in a soothing voice and possibly some pictures or puppets to illustrate the action. And, of course, libraries allow parents and their kids to read a wide variety of stories.

9. Make Storytime a Part of Life

When the whole family is at the dinner table or in the car, tell stories, memories from your own childhood, or stories where the child is the central character. Introduce children to their favorite drawings or pictures and tell stories about them or ask them to act as storytellers.

10. Point out the words in the story everywhere

Wherever a child's parents go, they can show children that words are an important part of everyday life. For example, even toddlers quickly learn that a red traffic light means "stop". Some parents are even more creative by labeling objects around the house, such as shelves containing jigsaw puzzles, boxes of toys, or other everyday items of the child.
If your child has reached school age and is in daycare or preschool, make a daily note in his or her lunch box. Even if your child can't read yet, seeing the word printed on a piece of paper, along with a drawing or sticker of a cute kitten, will be one of the ways to help children quickly recognize the lettering.

11. Show your love of books

Children tend to imitate what their parents or those around them do. If children see books everywhere in the house and know that their parents have a habit of reading books at every free time of the day, children will develop the idea that books are essential for everyday life. Developing a love of reading for themselves is more powerful than making children sit and listen to boring stories for a long time.

12. No regulations on rewards and punishments for reading books

It is best not to use reading time as a form of reward and punishment. For example, don't tell your kids that they can hear a story if they finish their dinner. When reading books regarding reward and punishment systems, it is not a positive experience. Instead, choose times to read that feel natural, such as when you want your child to be quiet before he takes a nap.

13. Reduce the time your child has access to televisions, computers or other LCD electronic devices

Watching TV or cell phones is passive - that's why doctors recommend waiting until babies are at least 18 months old before letting them watch shows or play with apps and games. digital play. They also urge parents to limit media for children to only one hour of screen time
Reading is one of the good habits and is encouraged by experts to form from an early age. Reading has numerous benefits in the development of language, thinking and cognitive skills in children. Also, after all reading books brings back a lot of happy childhood memories of children and their parents. The feeling of sitting on the father's lap on the big sofa listening to his father tell good stories lying next to his mother and imagining the beautiful images depicted in fairy tales is always a very interesting experience. .

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References: babycenter.com, parents.com, todaysparent.com