Raising a Little Reader

How to Raise a Little Reader

Reading is the most powerful ability to help people learning new things. No doubt about that, right? We, as parents want to see our little ones achieve their highest potential. How could we help them? Teach them how to read! According to Glenn Doman, the younger the child, the easier too teach and this is so very true.

Tips about raising a Reader

1)  Teach him to read early and invest in proper tools

I taught my son to read since he was a little over one. It was such a breeze to teach him to read. He didn't like paper flash cards so I used the Brillkids Little Reader Software as a tool. Little Reader rocks. It works and it helps my little kiddo reading before the age of Two. Also, if you would like to learn everything about teaching baby to read, please visit www.readingwhenlittle.com . It's a good place full of great info and tips.

2) Read to your child
Well, nothing is new here. You all know that reading to your child have lots of benefits. It's one of the best ways to bond with your little one and expose your baby to lots of words and vocabulary.

3. Choose books that your child loves.
Sometimes we tend to buy books that we like. They might be pretty looking for us but our little ones might not like them. What are your child's favorite things? Buy whatever books in that category and read to them whenever you can.

4. Don't wait till bedtime to read for her.
For baby and toddlers, there are times during the day when can you read to them. They love to be with mommies and daddies. Why not spend bath time, snack time, and play time reading to them?

5. Pick a day of the month as your book festival.
Transfer your living room or a space in your house as a book festival area. Choose various books that may interest your child. Stack them up, lay them out and don't forget to stock up snacks and treats to make reading time more fun and yummy!

6. Read with your child.
You can read to him and you also can read with him. Invite your little one to read together. Ask him questions, what he thinks the ending would be, who's his favourite character and so on. Make it engaging and fun.

7. Be dramatic.
By the term dramatic, I mean you get to act (for your child) like,  making faces, changing your tone of voices, and make sure to express the characters feeling through your facial expression. Kids love dramatic actions. My little one does, how about yours?

8. Bring your child to the library.
What's best place to start the love of reading? Your home and also the LIBRARY. The library has all kinds of children's books. Let your bundles of joy choose his own books to take home and also bring him to circle or story time at your local library.

Yes, Parents. Reading is the key to success. Teach your child to read early and encourage him to love books. I hope the above tips are useful and if you have better tips, please feel free to leave comments. I would love to hear from you.

Thanks for reading

Elle