Enjoy Reading
My child is too young to learn to read yet, but what can I do to set them off in the right direction? Make sure that your child is familiar with language and books so that they can see how enjoyable reading is. Some of the things you can do include: • Reading aloud to your child, talking about the words and pictures, and sharing ideas about the book • Reading yourself: Children who see adults reading, and enjoying reading, are much more likely to want to read themselves • Making sure your child is surrounded by books: You don’t need hundreds of books at home, but make regular trips to the library or bookshop, not just to borrow books but to spend time together browsing and learning to make choices. In this way, reading becomes a habit. Most importantly, talk to your child. Spend time with them, doing simple activities (cooking, making something, building a model). As you talk about what you’re doing, you are helping them to learn new words. Later, when they see words written down, they have already heard them and know what they mean.
“Reading is great for everyone, and loving books is something that can start when you’re very young. We can learn about people and life from stories, poems and non-fiction, and if you read to your children regularly for fun you will definitely be helping them in so many ways.” Tony Bradman
“Reading for pleasure is the single biggest factor in success later in life, outside of an education. Study after study has shown that those children who read for pleasure are the ones who are most likely to fulfil their ambitions. If your child reads, they will succeed – it’s that simple.” Bali Rai
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