Hello Everyone!
This is my 2nd post of #Thebookblogtrain Season2.
How can one increase the habit of reading books in kids?
Here I will share my experiences and my tips or tricks which I used for my kids. I hope you will find these useful.
Tips And Tricks to increase reading in kids-
1. Start with the books full of images –
Kids are slightly different readers, they first get attracted by the book covers, characters or the images then they agree further to read more.
Pick the book of their favourite characters or you can pick their favourite pictures book too and see the magic.
2. You have to involve with them to make them sit and read–
Here I am taking my kid’s example. They are not ready to sit easily at one place and read the book. I have to sit with them and make an environment of reading, explaining such things which they are not getting directly.
By doing this you can maintain their interest otherwise after reading some lines if they struck somewhere, they feel disinterested.
3. Let them decide which book they want to read, discover their area of interest–
My daughter like to read all type of kids magazines and books. Now she has some command on the language too so she can easily understand, what is the story talking about.
I have crossed that phonics part, that is very essential for initial reading in kids. If they wouldn’t relate then how will they connect?
4. Make reading is your family time-
I observed, kids often copy you, If you are fond of the reading or you have a habit of reading books then they will also catch the habit of reading.
My daughter started reading like this only. I read and gave her a book too, sat with her and started explaining the story or picture. That’s how she picked up the interest of reading.
5. Don’t force kids for reading–
Kids do not appreciate the things which they do forcefully. Firstly you have to understand the mood and interest of the kid. If he or she is in the mood of playing with you then you can create different innovative games using books.
Like I do, I tell them that I will introduce the first 2 lines, then next is your turn, we will give points to each other and count in the end. Believe me, they will enjoy and ready for the engagement.
6. Initiate with Kids Ebooks and Audiobooks–
If they are small then you can start with Audiobooks and Ebooks. You can interchange their screen time with interesting Ebooks. They will definitely enjoy.
Later when they will show some interest, you can introduce the books physically.
I am sure these tips and tricks will help you. What are your suggestions and what tricks do you apply for your kids?
Please let me know in the comment section. Till then take care and enjoy reading with your kids.
Regards & Gratitude
Deepika
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Great post. I fully agree involvement of a parent is very essential for the development of reading aptitude in a child
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Thank you so much for appreciation😊
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Welcome 😊
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I really am looking forward to having a designated hour of the day for family reading time! Thank you for these tips!
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Yeah! It will help a lot. My pleasure dear🌸
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Parents involvement plays an important role in developing the habit of reading in kids! The tips are amazing. Great blog! 🙂
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Thanks Anoushka🌻
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Great post, I’ve also written on the same topic.
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Thanks dear, That’s great!😊
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Great post!☺️♥️
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Great post which emphasizes the parents involvement. We need to lead them by example
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Thanks a lot dear😊
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Here comes some first hand tips ! Really appreciate your effort. I am definitely going to apply them when I have kids 😀
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Oh! Thank you so much Sheetal😊, I feel my job is done If I am helping anyone through my experiences.
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Wonderful post Deepika! Parents are the backbone for whatever children learn. Totally agreed with all points!
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Thank you so much😊 You are right.
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Leave books lying around the house in every room so they soon become a crucial part of your kids lives. Children who grow up with reading material all around them learn to love reading earlier than those who grow up in absence of essential reading resources. Filling your home with lots of books, you make your child ready to get reading – even if it’s only for a few minutes. And later you’ll be happy to see reading habit in kids.
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Yes, agree Romilla. Thanks for the detailed description. I have succeeded to cross one part regarding my daughter’s reading and now it is the turn of my son.
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Lively post. Example from real life.
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Thanks a lot😇
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For my kids, picture books help a lot. Also, letting them choose their favorite book is important.
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Thank you Ramya for sharing your experience.
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Totally agree with all the points. Reading with them is the best way to ensure reading
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Thank you so much, yeah you are right.
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I always know that Deepika ji
Is a avid writer
But you are a great mum too
And these important tips comes from that mother
I love the tips as i love ur writing
Mam i m a fan
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Oh! These are big words for me. Thank you so much Anurag, but I am just like you, trying hard to make my place.
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Nice tips, it is bery useful to invest time with kids for reading
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Thanks dear😊
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Great post Deepika. I haven’t introduced ebooks and audiobooks for Penguin yet. Maybe in future will d that. I started reading books for Penguin when he was 3 months old. Maybe you can have a look at our Raising a reader archive http://lifewithmypenguin.com/category/parenting/raising-a-reader/
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Wow! That’s great Pragnya. I visited the post and you kept all the points very effectively. I loved that. Great job dear.
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Thanks Deepika. Appreciate your effort.
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Wonderful tips! We read to our son every night and he really enjoys it.
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Thanks Noor😊 That’s great!
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Pictorial books sounds like a great idea. Definitely getting some for my niece since she doesn’t enjoy the other books.
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Yes! It works. Definitely go for it.
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A post that I think every parent should read. Loved all the points ❤
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Thank a lot Apoorv!
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I love all the pictures , a lovely one. Good tips😊
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Thanks Devika😊
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I really loved the post! It was amazing!
Pari xx
https://parishmitasaikia.wordpress.com/
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Thanks a lot, dear😊 I have already visited the post. Nice recommendations.
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Wow !! Great tips. Gonna try them out with my neice. 🙂 🙂 Great blog
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Thanks Sidharth😊
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Wow! Great post. Thanks for sharing these amazing tips. 🙂
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Thanks Chetna😊
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Family time? As in ek teer se do nishane? It’ll teach the kids sociability and family relations too
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Absolutely correct. You got it right.
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All very helpful and apt points. And, such a cute kid ❤
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Thanks Ankita😊
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I totally agree with all your points on how to increase reading in kids. Once they set their mind to it, there is no looking back.
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Yes! Right.
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These are awesome tips to make kids follow a reading habit regularly. Sharing this ahead!
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Thanks a lot, Snehal.
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These are some great tips and I will follow them to get my kids to love reading.
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It worked for my kids.
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I love reading and had started collecting books for my son much before he could read. Much to my concern he didn’t show much interest initially. But by the time he was six, he had become a voracious reader!
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That’s great!
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This seems so interesting, my daughter read and i exain the story. But i never tried ebook or audiobook, we definitely will give a try
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Thanks Gurjeet😊
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Great tips to encourage reading in kids from a young age. Karma responded well to books with textures and sounds and then progressed to mostly pictures and now loves reading everything.
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These are some good tips, Deepika. I observed that going through board books as a toddler was what got my son interested in books and reading too.
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Reading books help kids to concentrate more. Thanks for this helpful tips
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Thanks dear😊
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Very worthy recommendations buddy. I too keep emphasising how significant it is to read for kids
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Thanks a lot Roma🌸
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I 100% abide by the tips you shared to inculcate reading habits in kids. Thanks for sharing this post.
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Thanks a lot, Meenal😊
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This is so right. Reading should involve parents as well, or else kids will never learn.
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Yeah! Right.
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Thanks for sharing this with me, I am planning to make my schedule changes and adding one hour of reading with my daughter
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That’s great!
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thanks for sharing this. I am a book lover and want my kids to follow the same. i keep encouraging them to read books as much as possible
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Thanks Princy😊
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We started reading at 6 months with picture board books and touch-&-feel books. Great tips.
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Thank you so much Kinshoo😊
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My daughter actually loves books already, it is me who doesnt give her reading time. I will follow these tips now
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Oh! Nice to read about it that you want to start.
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