Pete the Cat Childrens Reading Books Box Set (17 Books in a B... by HarperCollins

By asking for children’s opinions and listening to them without judgment or criticism, they also learn that you value their feelings and respect their judgment.ĥ. Encourage older children to explore the ideas and feelings that their book has engendered in journals, artwork, or by recommending it to friends. For younger children, discuss what the characters are like and predict what might happen next. Encourage kids to make an emotional connection with their books by inviting them to talk about the story.

Let the words – and emotions – flow off the page. Instead, act like a reading buddy who’s there to offer help and encouragement.Ĥ. Don’t spoil the warm feelings of a family read-along with excessive pressure and corrections. If a child is struggling, read the page to him and then have him read it back. Wait until the end of the page before helping with a word, so he’s not discouraged from trying. Once your child begins to read, take turns reading to each other, and practice patience with your reader. For birthdays and holidays, give your children special books, alongside or instead of another toy.ģ. Celebrate the event, and after they’ve become card-carrying readers, let them select their own books to take home and read. Induct your children into the society of readers by getting them their own library cards. Give them ownership of what books to check out.

So, give your kids a head start to reinforce the happy connection between family and books.Ģ. A 2011 international study found that fourth graders whose families had often engaged in “early literacy activities” such as reading books and telling stories scored 18 percent higher on reading tests compared to students whose families never or almost never did.

Half of all American adults admit to never having read a single book since graduation from high school and most of the rest admit to reading only one book a year.

Pete the Cat Childrens Reading Books Box Set (17 Books in a B... by HarperCollins