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5 Ways to Encourage Reading

I love these tips for 5 ways to encourage reading with children of all ages!  These simple tips can be implemented in any household!Is it scary that I'm already thinking of Back to School time?  As a teacher, I'm headed back in two weeks to set up.  I don't talk a TON about what I do career-wise…..but today's post has inspired me.  I'm a reading interventionist.  So, I work in small groups all day with children who are at least two years behind their grade level.  Yup, not something you want to hear as a parent.  I've worked as a reading specialist for the second half of my teaching career and have been lucky enough to receive a LOT of training focused on the science and psychology of literacy.  So, I wanted to share a couple simple tips today…….and to give all of you 5 ways to encourage reading with kids of any age!
I love these tips for 5 ways to encourage reading with children of all ages!  These simple tips can be implemented in any household!1) Create special experiences surrounding literacy: every few days we have a breakfast picnic in our backyard and read new books.  Lydia LOVES it.  She screams “READ” and “PARTYYYYYYYY” everytime.  The fact that she associates books with a party? A total victory.

2) Allow children (even toddler) to self select books: store books at eye-level and allow children to have free access to their library.  Reading should be done with an adult and independently.  Yes, even toddler can “read” to themselves.  Book exploration and developing an interest in genres and book types should start at a young age.  It warms my heart to see Lydia toddle over to her bookshelf, select a stack of books and settle in to read and relax.
I love these tips for 5 ways to encourage reading with children of all ages!  These simple tips can be implemented in any household!3) Plan for a variety of readers: your child should hear someone besides YOU reading to them.  Library storytime? YES.  Grandma reading? YES.  My poor friends when they come over to visit, Lydia now begs them to read to her.  But, it's important for children to see that literacy is something that is a priority to everyone…..not just their parents.

4) Create a special place to read: We all have a favorite spot to cozy up with a good book, don't we? It's relaxing, and we love retreating to our special spot.  Lydia has her very own mini-couch.  She LOVES it.  We store a huge stack of books next to it, and after a long play date or trip to the park…..she loves relaxing and unwinding with books in her own special spot.
5) Introduce new and engaging books: Libraries have amazing discount book sales, and garage sales are awesome resource! Trade books with a friend….or just check out new books each week from the local library branch.
How do you encourage a love of reading with the children in YOUR life?

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  1. Paige says

    July 28, 2015 at 4:53 am

    We always let our little man pick out books himself at the library, which sometimes means we get some real duds, but he loves being able to be independent and have ownership of the books! I loved all your other tips too!

    Paige
    http://thehappyflammily.com

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  2. Lisa Orchard says

    July 28, 2015 at 6:57 am

    This is such a great post! I think reading is very important also and I have my boys read about 1/2 an hour a day. They grumble a little bit, but they do it. They both are doing well in school and I believe it’s because I make reading a priority.

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  3. Kelley says

    July 28, 2015 at 8:03 am

    Great ideas! My kids both love to read, and I love to get creative with it too.. especially for my younger daughter!

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  4. Jennifer S says

    July 28, 2015 at 9:48 am

    She is SUCH A CUTIE!!! Seriously! And a love of reading is something I’ve been encouraging in my niece. Even though I’ve a couple hundred miles a way, I love to read her stories via skype 🙂

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  5. Krystal says

    July 28, 2015 at 10:20 am

    What great ideas! I have older kids maybe these will work for them to!

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  6. Stephanie says

    July 28, 2015 at 10:27 pm

    As a former teacher, you know how important reading is to me! These are great tips 🙂

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  7. Sandy a la Mode says

    July 29, 2015 at 12:17 am

    these are some great tips for vivian when she gets a little older!!! CUTE PICS!!

    xo,
    Sandy
    Sandy a la Mode

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  8. ashley says

    July 29, 2015 at 5:07 am

    She is so cute! We don’t have kids yet, but it’s super important to me to get them started reading and enjoying books at a young age when we do. I did, and so did my husband, so we want to pass our love for books on to them. Love the program with Kellogg’s, too!

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  9. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

    July 29, 2015 at 5:11 am

    These are all such great tips! As a former teacher who taught at-risk teens, I can attest for the negative impact that being behind with reading comprehension and skills can have on their entire education. And I am loving this partnership between Kellogg’s and Scholastic! We love getting new books for my 3 year old daughter, but it is even better when we can get them for free. 🙂

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  10. Kendra says

    July 29, 2015 at 9:11 am

    Such great tips. My bookshelf is already full of kids books 🙂

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  11. Cassie @ Beauty & The Boys says

    August 1, 2015 at 3:32 pm

    I am such a book lover and we have an entire book case for my boys and I make sure I read to them as often as I can and now that Jay can read, I have him read to us occasionally as well! Such great tips!

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  12. Ashley says

    August 2, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    These are all great tips!

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  13. Joann Woolley says

    August 11, 2015 at 12:45 am

    LOVE this list of tips and will be sharing and pinning!

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