Raising A Reader
Studies have shown that a love of reading in children is much more conducive to success in life and in education than wealth, social status, or anything else. Any parent who wishes success for their child should pay special attention to reading, as reading is an important part of healthy brain development and learning skills.
Raising a reader is not difficult. If you are a reader yourself, this will likely be a much easier task, but it is certainly not a requirement. Guide your child into learning about and forming the productive hobby of reading. It isn’t difficult to instill a love of reading in children, as most little ones are born with a natural desire to learn about their world. Reading is the best way to do that.
Get a Library Card
You don’t have to be rich to expose your child to tons of different books. The more kinds of literature you expose them to, the greater the chances of them finding an author or a genre that they will fall in love with. If they have a favorite, they will read more. Libraries are great because they have so many different kinds of books, and helpful librarians and assistants to answer questions and provide resources for you and recommendations for your child.
Read Aloud Together
Your child wants nothing more than to spend time with you, at least in their younger years. Even before they are able to read on their own, spending time together reading is an important part of raising a reader. Many parents like to wind down at night with their little ones by reading aloud from a book or two. 20 to 30 minutes of reading every night will ensure that the two of you get to spend quality time together and that they are exposed to reading on a daily basis.
Set a Good Example
Reading yourself is important. It gives you a chance to learn new things and get away from the stress of life, but it also sets an example for your child. If they see you reading for fun, they will be more inclined to do so. Buy plenty of books and have a place for them in the home so that your entire family will have access to plenty of reading material.
Resources
Raising a book-loving, college-bound little one is a big task, but a rewarding one. You are going to need all of the help you can get. Here are a few resources to get you started on the path to reading success.
The Literacy Trust has a wealth of information about reading, and the impact of reading on little ones. They have some very helpful research information that can help you to stay motivated in your quest to raise a reader.
The Oprah Winfrey Show and the American Library Association have partnered up to compile a Kid's Reading List. This is a great place to start, and it is even sorted according to the age of the child.
The Reading Rainbow website is a great resource for parents who want to raise book-loving kids. It can help you to figure out great new books to try and can help you tune in to the great PBS television program in your area.
Reading is Fundamental is the nation’s largest child literacy program. The site provides very useful information and statistics for parents looking to raise a reader.
The National Academies Press will allow you to read a book online about how to promote healthy reading skills in your child.
This brochure from the U.S. Department of Education can help you to adopt the language and habits necessary to help your child learn to love books.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children also has a great list of tips to check out on raising a reader.
Last but certainly not least, the Raising a Reader website provides a wealth of information, too.
Happy reading!
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Studies have shown that a love of reading in children is much more conducive to success in life and in education than wealth, social status, or anything else. Any parent who wishes success for their child should pay special attention to reading, as reading is an important part of healthy brain development and learning skills. Raising a reader is not difficult. If you are a reader yourself, this will likely be a much easier task, but it is certainly not a requirement. Guide your child into learning about and forming the productive hobby of reading. It isn’t difficult to instill a love of reading in children, as most little ones are born with a natural desire to learn about their world. Reading is the best way to do that. Get a Library Card You don’t have to be rich to expose your child to tons of different books. The more kinds of literature you expose them to, the greater the chances of them finding an author or a genre that they will fall in love with. If they have a favorite, they will read more. Libraries are great because they have so many different kinds of books, and helpful librarians and assistants to answer questions and provide resources for you and recommendations for your child. Read Aloud Together Your child wants nothing more than to spend time with you, at least in their younger years. Even before they are able to read on their own, spending time together reading is an important part of raising a reader. Many parents like to wind down at night with their little ones by reading aloud from a book or two. 20 to 30 minutes of reading every night will ensure that the two of you get to spend quality time together and that they are exposed to reading on a daily basis. Set a Good Example Reading yourself is important. It gives you a chance to learn new things and get away from the stress of life, but it also sets an example for your child. If they see you reading for fun, they will be more inclined to do so. Buy plenty of books and have a place for them in the home so that your entire family will have access to plenty of reading material. Resources Raising a book-loving, college-bound little one is a big task, but a rewarding one. You are going to need all of the help you can get. Here are a few resources to get you started on the path to reading success. The Literacy Trust has a wealth of information about reading, and the impact of reading on little ones. They have some very helpful research information that can help you to stay motivated in your quest to raise a reader. The Oprah Winfrey Show and the American Library Association have partnered up to compile a Kid's Reading List. This is a great place to start, and it is even sorted according to the age of the child. The Reading Rainbow website is a great resource for parents who want to raise book-loving kids. It can help you to figure out great new books to try and can help you tune in to the great PBS television program in your area. Reading is Fundamental is the nation’s largest child literacy program. The site provides very useful information and statistics for parents looking to raise a reader. The National Academies Press will allow you to read a book online about how to promote healthy reading skills in your child. This brochure from the U.S. Department of Education can help you to adopt the language and habits necessary to help your child learn to love books. The National Association for the Education of Young Children also has a great list of tips to check out on raising a reader. Last but certainly not least, the Raising a Reader website provides a wealth of information, too. Happy reading!
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