Tips for hooking kids on reading 36 Articles

by Sheree Zielke

Hooking today's kids on reading is a difficult task because so many more exciting and active options are available to children, like video games and television shows. But here are some tips to help an adult guide a child ...read more

by Juliane Elliott

I remember being pregnant with my first child and propping the book upon my protruding tummy and reading to her. Granted this may seem a little extreme, but I had the best intentions. Here are some ideas for helping your...read more

by Kathy Stemke

There's nothing quite like seeing a child's eyes light up with joy because they've finally read their first word. Having fun with language is the key you need to unlock the world of reading to your child. The following a...read more

by Susan Hibberd

The befits of teaching you child to read cannot be over-estimated, so the earlier they get hooked on it the better. A person who can read can communicate effectively with others, and access the legacy of written informa...read more

by Lc Morehead

Tip # 1: Read to them from the start. It doesn't matter what you read, if you start early and stay with it, you can lay a firm foundation for an interest in reading. Tip # 2: Get them to join in. Letting a child pa...read more

by Melissa Anne Arant

Helping your child learn to enjoy reading is one of the most valuable gifts that you can give to your children. As children spend more time watching television, surfing the internet, and playing video games, reading sudden...read more

by Brian Keith Compton

I fondly remember the nights Mom would sit on the hardwood floor against the side of my bed reading stories. I could lean over her shoulder to see the illustrations and text. She enjoyed reading and it showed. Her love ...read more

by Aislinn Echo

It really isn't that difficult to get most kids excited about reading. All it takes is a little time. Children want to feel loved. Parents and educators can show them love and encourage them to read in three easy steps. ...read more

by Innocent Chidziva

The more children read books the more they become more fluent in speaking and the more they become proud of themselves. In this modern world we have a lot of activities children are interested in and becoming difficult for...read more

by Eileen Lucas

It is a pleasure to see children read and the opportunity is there for everyone, but for some children reading is difficult and we want to make it a fun activity rather than one where the child is pressured to do it. Never...read more

by Me...Again

Children love being read to, but they also love being able to read themselves. It is a sense of accomplishment. That said, and with quite a bit of experience teaching beginners to read, help your child by reading WITH them...read more

by Allen Teal

Reading opens the imagination like no other medium. Hooking kids on reading means teaching them to open their minds to envision the people, lands, and adventures that good reading contains. Compared to television and vid...read more

by Amelia Love

Successfully hooking kids on reading depends upon a number of factors: how old the child is, in what manner you will interact with the child (are you the parent, teacher, sibling, or friend), the personality and interests ...read more

by Heidi Marie Fleetfoot

Young children tend to respond very well to role models who display enthusiasm for a task, so if a child sees adults around himself or herself enjoying reading they will automatically become curious and more likely to want...read more

by Tessa Reese

Motivating middle school aged children to do anything is a challenge, especially reading. So how does one get a sixth, seventh, or eighth grader to read? 1. Offer choices At this age, children are fighting for cont...read more

by Goldberry

It is 8:00 PM at your local library- one hour before closing time. As you pull into the drive, you notice the parking lot is full of cars. Upon entering the building you hear the librarian announce that the computer netw...read more

by D. Anderson

Children who read do better in school, this is without doubt. And as adults, if they have a grasp of grammar and writing skills they will no doubt get better or higher paying jobs. In order to be successful in any aspect...read more

by Silky Rose

My eldest daughter in year 3 level (8yrs old) has now a reading level of a year 7 (11yrs old) and is like a monster in reading books, particularly about horses. My youngest daughter of 5 years old was accelerated from Rec...read more

by Katrice M. Williams

Reading skills are crucial for learning success in all areas of study. All of Reading education is geared toward fluency and comprehension. Children must learn to read fluently if they are to do well, not only in Reading...read more

by Elena Yampolsky

"How to make the kids to read?" For sure, this is the question that my parents wouldn't even think about asking. The same is true for the parents of my friends, and most classmates. We were reading books simply because at ...read more