Reading is one of the important ways to cultivate children's comprehensive quality, however, with the rise of new ** and children's dependence on electronic products, more and more children lack interest in reading. As parents, how should we stimulate our children's interest in reading?This article will combine the advice of experts to learn from the following three aspects: how to read together with parents and children to ignite children's enthusiasm for reading.
1. Create a good reading environment.
1.A wide variety of books are available.
Providing your child with a wide variety of books at home is the first step in stimulating their interest in reading. According to the age and interests of children, choose picture books, fairy tales, popular science books, etc. that are suitable for them to read. In addition, you can also go to the library, bookstore, etc. with your children and let them personally select the books they are interested in.
2.Set up a reading corner.
Set up a dedicated reading corner in your home to create a quiet and comfortable reading environment for your child. Prepare a comfortable chair or cushion for bookshelves and desks to give your child a dedicated reading space.
3.Establish family reading time.
Family reading time is an effective way to develop children's reading Xi. You can set a regular reading time each day and sit down with the whole family to read. In this process, parents can choose to read the same book with their children to exchange reading experiences and feelings with each other, and enhance the emotional connection between parents and children.
2. Parent-child reading skills and strategies.
1.Lead by example and be a role model for your children.
As role models for their children, parents should develop their own reading Xi and see reading as a way to enjoy and find wisdom. When children see that their parents love to read, they will also be influenced and develop an interest in reading.
2.Choose the right books for your child.
Depending on your child's age and interests, it is important to choose a book that suits them. For smaller children, you can choose picture books, fairy tales, etc., to attract their attention through a combination of ideas;For older children, you can choose popular science, ** and other books that are suitable for their reading ability and interests.
3.Diverse ways to read.
In addition to traditional paper books, you can also try other forms of reading, such as eBooks, audiobooks, etc. These novel forms of reading can stimulate children's interest and increase the interest of reading.
4.Questions and discussions.
In the process of parent-child reading, parents can ask questions to stimulate children's thinking and expression skills. Ask your child what they think about the storyline, characters, and more, and encourage them to express their opinions and feelings. Through interactive communication, children's understanding and interest in reading can be enhanced.
5.Create incentives for reading.
In order to stimulate children's interest in reading, some reading reward mechanisms can be set up. For example, for each time a book is completed, a certain reward or praise can be given so that children can feel the achievement and joy of reading.
3. Practical cases.
Here are some examples of successful parent-child co-reading practices:
Family Reading Time.
Arrange a fixed family reading time every night, and the whole family sits down to read together. Through the exchange of reading experiences and feelings, the emotional connection between parents and children is enhanced.
2.Reading Challenge Activity.
Set up a reading challenge and encourage your child to read a certain number of books each month and keep a record of them. After completing the challenge, you can give a certain reward to motivate your child to continue reading.
3.Parent-child reading club.
Organize regular parent-child reading clubs and invite other families to participate. Parents and children can share their favorite books, recommend reading resources to each other, and expand the breadth and depth of reading.
Parent-child reading is an effective way to cultivate children's reading interest and Xi. By creating a good reading environment and adopting appropriate parent-child reading skills and strategies, parents can stimulate their children's enthusiasm for reading and cultivate their reading Xi habits and abilities. In the process of parent-child reading, it can not only enhance the emotional connection between parents and children, but also broaden children's knowledge and way of thinking. Let's use action to ignite children's interest in reading and enjoy the fun and wisdom of reading together!