5 Tips To Handle Reluctant Readers
- Don’t make it a case of “If you read, I shall give you xxxx”. You are making the habit a villain and something that kids don’t want to do easily. Make reading a treat, and not a punishment.
- Surround them with books, but make it less obvious. Travelling? Carry a book. Waiting at a restaurant? Carry a book. Not feeling sleepy? Add some books to your bedstand. The more they see the more they will be prompted to pick up.
- Don’t go with deadlines and targets. “You need to read X books this month”. The minute they see this way, they are going to liken it to “studying” and they go distant. Remember “reading” for fun isn’t “studying”.
- Monkey see, Monkey do. Make a comfy reading space and show them you enjoy reading too. Start with short reading times each day to build a habit.
- Choose the right book. Sometimes, the right book can make a big difference. As they sa, there isn’t a child who doesn’t love reading- it just means they haven’t found the right book yet.
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KSP Book Club Raising A Reader Workshop
In today’s world, accessing a good book is thankfully easy! We have e-sites, bookstores, libraries, e-books and audiobooks. Choosing WHAT TO READ is the real challenge!
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Today, we have put together a short list of 10 best books to gift reluctant readers to help them fall in love with the joy of reading and develop a habit for life!
