Blogging A to Z: Create a Quiet Book Nook

Distraction is a reluctant reader’s kryptonite. They’ll often have a dozen excuses lined up as to why they can’t read. And if you actually get them to sit down, they’ll likely be very distracted by their environment. Basically, they’ll find any reason not to read.

So how do you combat distraction? Spend time with your child creating their own special, quiet book nook! A place they have to read that is quiet, distraction-free, and all their own. Now, I bet you’re thinking… what does this magical space look like? And the answer is, whatever you and your child want!

Maybe, you set up a comfy chair in their bedroom with a reading lamp, some soft pillows, and a cozy blanket. Maybe, that’s way out of your price range and space constraints. A quiet book nook could be even a cozy little corner in the bedroom – a big pillow and blanket, done! It can even be as simple as a child’s bed. If you can, try and get your child a reading lamp or something special to make it just their own.

And, no reading nook is complete without easy access to books! So if you’ve got a bookshelf, maybe some space on the dresser or desk, anywhere you can stack a pile of books, the more the better. And don’t forget, reading is an activity you can enjoy together. Whether you’re reading your own books separately, but in the same space or you’re sharing a book together.

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!