Encouraging Your Child to Read

Reading is a fundamental skill that can help your children strengthen their vocabulary, improve memory, encourage analytical skills, and help them become proficient writers. Many young people may find reading a fun and relaxing activity, though some may lack the desire to read. Here are four ways to encourage your children to read.   1. Read With Your Child One of the best ways to get preschoolers interested in reading is to read to them. Spending some time reading to your child each day, and especially before bed, can instill a love of reading in your young one. We read with Amber every evening until she was around 10. 2. Purchase a Special Book Having a special book based entirely around your child can make his or her interest level in reading grow. A personalized ABC book can get your children excited to read a book that has their name and special information about them in it. 3. Write a Story Sit with your children and write a...
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