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How to Help Your Kid Be an Amazing Reader

Great reading, Bright future

By Ewan van HeerdenPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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The world is still quite young, and children are still learning how to read. But even as we speak, there are plenty of parents who have their kids reading on the sly. It’s a great way to keep your child active and engaged for hours at a time, while simultaneously helping them develop their reading skills. If you’re wondering what tips can help your child be an amazing reader, then this article is for you! Read on to discover some great ways to help your kids become an engaging reader — and get them back into reading properly again.

Playing Games

When it comes to getting kids to read, games are one of the best ways. By using games and engaging children in playful reading activities, children will become better readers. Of course, this doesn't mean that we should stop using other methods such as storybooks and theme-based reading.

Talk to your child

Give your child a rich language experience throughout the day. Speak often in short, simple sentences to young children. Tell stories, sing songs, recite nursery rhymes and poems, and describe the world around you in words. name things. make connections. Encourage your child to talk to you.

Read aloud

Try reading aloud to your children for 30 minutes a day, starting in early childhood. Ask a caring adult to be your child's daily reader when you're not around. 3. Test your child's eyes and ears

Get your child's vision and hearing tested early and annually. If you think your child has a disability, ask for help. Ratings and ratings are available free of charge to parents. Call your school's early childhood education specialist or contact the National Information Center for Children and Young People with Disabilities. 4. Choose your daycare carefully

Find a childcare provider who will make time to talk and read with your child, go to the library, or designate a special reading area for your child.

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Read blurbs

Blurbs of books can be an amazing piece of read to offer to your child. Using these simple and easy texts can be a great way to learn your child new words fast. You only need to choose a childhood classic that your kid loves and discuss the story with them at each stage. Look up some interesting synonyms or antonyms of the words to add variety.

Ask the teacher about your child's reading

Ask your child's teacher to assess your child's reading level, explain the teacher's approach to improving literacy, and how to develop your child's literacy at home.

Limit tv

Limit the amount and type of television your child watches. Find educational television and videos in the library to watch and discuss with your children.

Create a reading corner

Have a special place in your home for reading and writing. A bright reading nook full of good books will be a favorite spot for children. Keep stationery such as non-toxic crayons, permanent markers, paints, brushes and different types of paper within reach of children.

Go to the library

Stimulate your child's interest in books by visiting the public library often. Help your child get their own library card and choose their own books. Talk to your librarian, teacher, school reading specialist, or bookstore owner for advice on books that are suitable for children of different ages and reading levels.

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In conclusion, playing games and reading stories to your child are ways to boost their reading skills. Blurbs can be used as examples for your child to learn from. It is important to make learning fun and to encourage your child’s curiosity about the world around them. If you want them to continue reading on their own, show them that it can be enjoyable.

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