{"id":1941,"date":"2020-09-18T12:54:25","date_gmt":"2020-09-18T07:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/squarepanda.in\/pandablog\/?p=1941"},"modified":"2020-09-22T10:27:14","modified_gmt":"2020-09-22T04:57:14","slug":"5-ways-to-get-kids-to-develop-a-reading-habit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squarepanda.in\/pandablog\/5-ways-to-get-kids-to-develop-a-reading-habit\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways To Get Kids To Develop A Reading Habit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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 Little boy lost in the world of stories!<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Multiple articles and research show just how important acquisition of reading skills<\/a> is, particularly for very young learners. Development of these skills turns emerging readers into independent and fluent readers for life, adding to their global competency, future job prospects, and overall quality of life. Every parent\/teacher chooses to introduce the reading habit to the child\/student in their life. What happens, though, if an otherwise enthusiastic child suddenly shows a definite reluctance to read? How do you entice young children to make an effort to pick up a book?

Take help from the below tried-and-tested steps, to help you inculcate a reading habit in your little learners: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1: Create The Perfect Reading Spot.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding the perfect book for emerging readers will take experimentation and time, but as adults, you can ensure they are prepared for this experience by setting aside a dedicated reading space to call their own, inside homes and classrooms. Add comfortable pillows, blankets, and bright lighting. Fit in a desk full of books at a height they can easily reach, and voil\u00e0, you have a junior reader’s paradise! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Little boy enjoying his story time in his reading corner.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

#2: Teach By Example.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your kids look to the closest adults<\/a> to teach them things, which, more often than not, is you. So pick up a book, and show your kids how much fun reading can be. When they see you reading, it will automatically encourage them to try it themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mom reciting a tale of victory to her little learner<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

#3: Take Reading To The Next Level.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forcing your kids to read can make them view the reading habit, which is already hard enough to acquire<\/a>, as a major chore. Use various tricks and activities to show them that the reading habit is more than just reading, it is exploring new worlds, meeting new characters, and learning new things.
Introduce a new story using life-like images and sound effects (you can get these on the internet; just check the terms of usage).
Encourage more interaction by reading through live-action ‘stage shows’ with your kids acting out their favourite part of a book.
Change up their reading routine slightly; make them read the story aloud to you. Their pronunciation gets a huge boost, along with their confidence level.
Host storytelling competitions amongst the children; the winner gets an extra half hour of playtime with Square Panda<\/a>, or gets a snack of their choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Father teaching his son to read, via fun educational games.<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

#4: Get A Daily Dose Of Reading In With Square Panda.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even the most resistant learners will never say no to Square Panda play-learn<\/a> time! With educational games<\/a> and an early reading app<\/a> that is perfect for kids as young as 2 till the age of 8, combined with adaptive technology that personalises according to an individual child\u2019s learning level, you could not ask for more! Additionally, our educational screen time<\/a> is backed by a curriculum that is completely research-based<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n