W W W. R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G . C O M
NURTURING
A LOVE
FOR READING
It’s February already and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Here at
Red Apple Reading, there’s nothing we love more than a good book! Check out
these suggestions for how you can encourage your child to love reading just
as much as we do. It’s a skill they will use the rest of their lives. After all,
there’s no reason why serious learning shouldn’t be seriously fun!
PICK INTERESTING MATERIAL
Most children won’t enjoy reading if they
are stuck reading books and genres that
don’t appeal to them. While it’s fine to
encourage your child to try out several
different kinds of books, it’s a good idea
to help him find a genre, author, or series
he prefers. If he enjoys reading those
books, he’s more likely to want to read
more. Don’t forget that poetry, comic
books, and magazines all count as reading
material too!
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Supplementing traditional books with
technology can keep reading exciting and
interesting. If your child is a bit bored
with traditional books, then mix things
up with an eBook. Some reading apps are
even interactive, making reading a book
feel more like a game.
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