ENCOURAGING CHILDREN TO READ MORE BOOKS

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ENCOURAGING CHILDREN TO READ MORE BOOKS
There are numerous ways to encourage children to
read. With some thought, planning, and
imagination, reading sessions can be entertaining
and fun. Parents want their children to read
fluently and confidently and with good reason. We
are in the information age and although our
dependence on technology grows day by day,
reading, and writing are more important than
ever. When thinking of ways to encourage
children to read, it is important to look at the
media that children actually enjoy. They love
videos, video games, music, and films. So, what
are the elements of these media that attracts
them? Children enjoy visual and aural
stimulation, competition, interactivity, and
drama. If these were incorporated into the
reading activity, might they not capture a
childs interest? When reading to a child,
parents can begin by making sure they choose a
book that the child might find interesting. If a
child has an interest in cars and trucks, look
for a book about a toy cars adventure or, if
the child is older, even a colorful, factual book
about cars. If your child loves dolls, what
about finding a book about dolls or fairies or
mermaids? It is a good idea to take your child
with you to the bookshop, online book store or
library so that they can choose their own book.
Playing on their interests is one of the ways to
encourage children to read. To read more visit
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