Children who read for pleasure become long-life readers. Helping your child to enjoy reading is one of the most important things you can do as a parent and it is worth the investment of your time and energy.
Ways to motivate your child to love reading include:
Read aloud to them even at few months old because they can see pictures and also listen to voices.
Keep books around the home because having books, magazines and newspaper around the home will help children to view them as part of daily life.
Choose books that are appealing to children as dull books will put them off, children love captivating and interesting stories with beautiful ending.
Don’t push your child to learn how to read, most children learn to read naturally once they develop the preliminary skills, your goal should be to encourage a love of books and not to sound out words.
Don’t stop reading to your children once they learn to read, continue reading for them to keep the interest and develop their skills.
Above all, be a role model to your children, naturally children take after their parents, be a reader yourself, discuss what you read with them and limit technology.
Remember,. READERS ARE LEADERS.
Mrs Uzuazor E.O
Admin Officer
Daystar Nursery and Primary School.