Blogging A to Z: Keep Reading Fun
I think one of the most important things that we need to remember is that reading should be fun! It shouldn’t feel like a chore or schoolwork. Reading can be enjoyable, we just have to show reluctant readers that it’s true!
Today, I’m just going to share a few tips on how to make reading fun in your household. None of these ideas take a lot of time or money, but can change your child’s attitude when it comes to reading for pleasure.
Tip #1
Pair a book and movie together! Read a book either together or encourage your child to read it and when they’re finished, have a movie night. Make sure to buy all the right snacks, get lots of pillows and blankets, and maybe build a fort. Whatever it takes to make it a very special night!
Tip #2
Heading to a local museum, zoo, or sporting event? Gather up some nonfiction titles that might interest your reader! A lot of people tend to forget that some kids (and adults!) prefer reading nonfiction to reading stories.
Tip #3
Try an audiobook on your next road trip! If you can find something that interests you with a full cast, even better! Audiobooks are a game-changer when it comes to reading! Plus, it encourages kids to pay attention, use their imagination, and so much more.
Tip #4
Try a book tasting! Similar to a wine tasting for adults have a librarian, teacher, or bookseller help pull together a bunch of great titles. Give your reader a few minutes to try a bite of each one before deciding on something to continue. And the best part? Borrow all of the books from the library, you won’t have to pay a penny!
Tip #5
Encourage your child to get creative and make a reading journal to track their books! Don’t just have them right down the title, add their feelings about the book, draw or color something special. Or start a reading journal online. Check out Bookroo or Goodreads as a great place to log books.
For the month of April, I’ll be sharing tips for reaching reluctant readers as part of the Blogging A to Z Challenge. There are dozens of reasons why a child might be considered a “reluctant reader.” As summer nears, continued reading practice helps students to keep the reading skills they learned while reading for fun. But, that’s not easy when a child doesn’t want to sit down and read. I’ll be sharing 26 tips to meet reluctant readers where they are. And hopefully find a way to make reading bearable, if not even something they want to do!
