March 7th, 2010 by Astri

Family became an influence place for the growth of children abilities. One of it, is the reading interest and ability. By reading, children can add their insights, knowledge and more intelligent in thought. These 5 smart tips will help you to increase children reading interest and ability.

1. Read a Book Since They Were Babies

Introduced the book to children since they were babies is a first step. You can read a book for your children since they were babies, do not wait until they can read themselves. With this step, your child will be familiar with books and reading than children that don’t do it.

2. Get Used Children to Loud Reading

When your child begins to read, you can ask to read out loud for about 20 minutes a day. In addition, you can do reading and writing activities for their example. Let the children see the way we write and read. Then, let them choose their style in read and write accordance with their ability. Always remember, do not use complicated language to children, but use simple language to increase their vocabulary.

3. Create Books Atmosphere

You can create a happy reading atmosphere in your home. Choose books that match your child’s age, you can choose the books that will draw interest and attention of children. In addition, you can make an interest reading activity with the children. Ask your child to read recipes that you want to cook or read it together.

4. Discuss Book Content

Take the children to discuss the book contents that being read. Ask them retell the contents of books they read. You can do with make a questions relating to the book contents. In addition, you can explain about the vocabulary that they do not understand. Thus, your children would get more benefit from the book that they were reading.

5. Routinely Visit Library & Bookstores

You can cultivate their reading interest by visiting libraries and bookstores routinely. Let them choose books according to their interest. Introduce the famous books written on your children. You can register your child to a book club, so they will get a variety of facilities in their book reading hobby.