Kids Love Reading! Here's How To Encourage Them to Read More

Kids love to read! It's one of their favorite things to do, and it's also a great way for them to learn new things. Reading helps kids build their vocabulary and increases their understanding of the world around them. But sometimes getting kids to read can be hard work: they don't want to sit down with a book if there are more exciting things that they could be doing. That's why I'm going to share my tips on how you can encourage your child or children (or nieces/nephews!) into reading more often—and maybe even get other family members involved too!

Reading is fun!

Reading can be a great way to relax, kill time and learn new things. Reading is also a great way to travel without leaving your home! If you have kids between the ages of 6 and 12 years old, reading with them every day will encourage them to read more often on their own.

You might not have time to read every day but that doesn't mean you can't spend quality time together reading!

Here are some ideas for ways in which you can do this:

• Read a book together

• Read your child’s favorite book or one you think they will like.

• Make up a story as you go along, using all kinds of voices and sounds.

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Reading is an important skill for everyday life.

In fact, reading helps you learn new things, understand the world around you, and learn about different people's stories. It also builds your vocabulary and teaches you how to be a better writer!

Reading can also help children understand more about their world if they're able to read books that are appropriate for their age level, or with the use of picture books left to explore. Some parents may worry that their kids won't want to read because it will take longer than watching TV or that it is not as fun as playing on the computer, but that isn't true! In fact, there are many ways parents can encourage kids who don't like reading at first into becoming avid readers who enjoy spending time with books every day!

Reading is a great way to bond with kids.

The reason? It's because reading can help you spend quality time with your child and keep them engaged in an activity they love. And parents love it too!

If you're looking for ways to spend more time with your child, try reading together! Reading is an activity that helps children improve their literacy and language skills, as well as develop a love for books and stories. You'll also be teaching your child about other cultures, history, science, and math as well as helping them grow their creativity and imagination by introducing them to new worlds through exciting stories full of adventure!

Reading improves focus and concentration.

When you read, you’re engaged in a very active and focused activity. You are taking in information and processing it, making connections between what you’ve read and what you already know. This is called “cognitive processing,” which means thinking about things. The more actively involved kids are in reading — whether they are choosing books that appeal to them or being asked questions by parents or teachers — the better they will do on tests than kids who just listen passively (or worse, don't read at all)!

The more you read, the more you'll read.

There’s a reason why people who read more than average are considered to be smarter. Reading is one of the best ways to improve your vocabulary and develop your brain, which helps you learn new things and excel in life. So why do some kids struggle with reading? It's often because they haven't had enough practice at it!

You can encourage your child to read more by making reading a habit that they get used to doing every day—even if it's just for ten minutes or so each day. If you create an environment where reading is fun, interesting, and rewarding (by keeping their favorite books handy) then they'll want to spend more time doing it!

Azie is reading one of our favorite Usborne Books and More - Poppy and Sam's Halloween Party

Once you're in the habit of reading, it will be easier to get others around you to read too!

After all, reading is contagious! The more you read, the more likely it will be that even your most reluctant reader will join in. You can encourage others to read by reading with them.

Here are some ideas:

• Read a book before bedtime and then make up a story together while they fall asleep (or pretend you've fallen asleep).

• Let them choose how long they wish for their story to go on—they may be surprised at how much they can do on their own!

• If your child asks questions about something that interests them from what you've just read, write their questions down so you can explore them later. We like to find other books that talk about that particular interest, or we find fun videos about it!

Reading can be a great family activity!

You can read the same book together, or you can read to your kids (Yes, even if they are older). Kids love being read aloud to, and it's a wonderful way for parents and children to spend quality time with each other. If your child is in elementary school, try reading at least one book per week together as a family. You might want to select books that interest your children and/or talk with them about some of the topics presented in the book before beginning the story so they'll have background knowledge going into it.

If you're planning on taking a trip somewhere this summer (or anytime), consider bringing up an audiobook. Audio books provide an excellent opportunity for both parents and children alike to enjoy their favorite stories while driving short or long distances in the car! For example: If your daughter loves Harry Potter, why not start listening while driving to and from their extracurricular activity? Or if your son likes The Diary of Anne Frank, what better way than having him listen while riding on his bike around town during spring break?

We love Audible and listen to different books during lunch!

Remember, the most important thing is to provide a space where kids feel comfortable reading and exploring their interests. Whether they're just learning their ABCs or they're already reading at grade level, encourage them to read as much as possible!