We are being challenged to come up with a list of ways to encourage kids to read.
If you have been around The Nirvana for any length of time, you know that I have been trying out a few of my own this summer:
- Bribery
- Scheduling reading time
- Threats
(not really me)
Oh, did I NOT mention the threats?
I usually dwell on happier things, so it probably didn’t get much blog attention. But threats have been part of my summer reading master plan.
The truth is that all the things above can MAKE my kids read which I hope in time fosters the LOVE of reading that I so desperately want for them.
Because when they WANT to read and sneak a book at bedtime, I think it is a beautiful thing…
Use every opportunity to read0 billboards, signs, etc
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I take them to library for story time, after story time they each get to pick one of their favourite books to read.
I use LOTs of.. uhm.. lets just call them techniques…
They love snuggling on the couch.. If we snuggle on the couch we have to read..
They can read or lights out. period ..
The biggest motivator is for every 30 minutes they read they get a coupon they can use coupons for having friends over, extra tv time, a special trip out to like hte skate park or somewhere I would rather not go.. Its like ok 3 coupons earns you a friend over.. 6 earns you a trip to somewhere that kinda thing. That works awesome..
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Frequent trips to the library
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Our basic deal is: you can read a book OR we will turn out the light and shut the door and you’ll have to close your eyes and keep quiet and go to sleep. Reading a book ALWAYS wins.
Another tip that works – reading by flashlight. That makes it much more interesting…
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Encourage kids to read by reading a lot yourself. Children do what their parents do!
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