In this era of information, reading is still an important way to acquire knowledge and cultivate the soul. Cultivating children's reading habits is like lighting a lamp in their hearts to illuminate their path of growth. However, how to guide children to persist in reading is not so easy, and requires the patient guidance and appropriate methods of parents.
First of all, we want to create an atmosphere of reading. Family is the first classroom for children's growth, and a family environment full of books can stimulate children's interest in reading. Parents can turn a corner of their home into a small library with a variety of books, so that children can find the joy of reading in their free choice.
For example, Xiao Ming's home has a "magic corner" with bookshelves filled with books ranging from fairy tales to popular science encyclopedias. Every day after school, Xiao Ming will find his favorite books there and immerse himself in the world of books. His parents would often discuss the stories in the book with him, making reading a family interaction.
Second, parents should be role models for their children. Children are natural imitators, and they imitate the words and actions of adults. If parents are book lovers themselves, children will naturally take reading for granted.
Li Hua's father is a good example. Whenever he comes home from work, he always has a book in his hand, whether it is history or **, he reads it with relish. Li Hua grew up watching his father read since he was a child, and he gradually fell in love with reading and became a little bookworm in the class.
Parents can also motivate their children to read by setting small goals and rewards. For example, if you read for half an hour a day and stick to it for a month, you can get a new book or an opportunity to go outdoors.
It is in this way that Xiaoli developed the habit of reading. Her mom told her that as long as she could read every day, she would be able to go to her favorite park on the weekends. Xiaoli persevered, not only falling in love with reading, but also reaping the quality time spent with her family.
In addition, parents can also share some stories with their children to inspire them. For example, Hua Luogeng: He is a famous mathematician in my country, but his family is very poor. When he was in middle school, he was praised by his teacher for answering a difficult problem correctly, which sparked his interest in mathematics. Although he dropped out of school after the first year of junior high school due to his family's poverty, he did not give up his studies and insisted on teaching mathematics on his own. Through unremitting efforts, he eventually became an outstanding mathematician in our country.
Jia Kui: Jia Kui was a famous scholar in the Eastern Han Dynasty, he was brilliant since he was a child, but he could not afford to go to school because of his poor family. One day, his sister took him outside the school to eavesdrop on the teacher's lecture. When he returned home, he used borrowed pen and ink to write down what he had learned on the wood chips he had made, and reviewed it repeatedly. If there is anything he doesn't understand, he also writes it down on the wood chip and takes the initiative to ask others. In this way, Jia Kui had already become a well-known little gentleman in the township when he was more than ten years old.
Their stories show us that people can change their destiny through perseverance and hard work in an environment of poverty. Let your child understand the importance of reading.
Parents can also take their children to the library or bookstore during the holidays to let them experience the atmosphere of reading firsthand. In the bookstore, children can see how other children choose books, and can also participate in some reading sharing sessions to increase the sociality of reading.
Finally, parents need to understand that every child is unique, and their interests and reading speed are different. Therefore, parents should guide their children according to their characteristics, rather than forcing them to read books that they are not interested in.
Zhang Wei is a typical example. He didn't like to read long-winded history books, but his parents discovered his love for comics. So, they bought Zhang Wei some comic books with historical themes. Zhang Wei learned about history through these interesting comics, and slowly began to become interested in other types of books as well.
Overall, cultivating children's reading habits is a gradual process that requires patience and wisdom from parents. By creating a reading atmosphere, being a role model for their children, setting goals and rewards, drawing on people's stories, and guiding their children according to their personalities, parents can stimulate their children's inner motivation and allow them to sail freely in the ocean of knowledge in life.