When you're reading mail, shopping lists, notes, even catalogs, share what you're reading with your child.Īnd when you are reading with your child, have fun with the moment. Don't wait until after bedtime to dive into your novel. Your child wants to be just like you, so read around him whenever you can.

Have your child explore the stacks and get to know the librarian so she can help pick out interesting books that relate to your child's interests. One way to let your child choose is to go to the library as often as you can or as often as your child wants to go. Your responsibility is to instill a love of reading and letting go of control over your child's books can help in that process.

Sharing the love of reading and helping your child to read isn't about your following a set script. Graphic novels and comic books are okay, too (they're even more than okay as recently the most-honored children's book - the winner of the Newbery Medal - was a graphic novel). Don't worry if your child isn't interested in the books you loved or the books that 'should be read.' Indulge his taste for books about ship, planes, or trucks. Reading is a personal experience that turns from habit into passion when your child is invested in the books she reads. Here are 13 things you can do to keep him turning pages: Encourage your child to choose their books

As your child masters the mechanics of reading at school, you can help him grow as a reader at home.

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