A scholar once put it this way-
In today's era of language literacy, relying solely on the knowledge in textbooks cannot meet our needs.
If you don't expand your mind with a lot of reading, your brain will appear empty, which is absolutely incompetent for facing the high school entrance examination.
To put it simply, it is the sentence: the habit of reading should be cultivated from an early age, and if you don't pay attention to the accumulation of reading, you will definitely encounter problems in the future.
"If you master the language, you will master the world, and if you master reading, you will master the language. ”
The importance of reading is undeniable.
Bi Shumin, a writer, once mentioned that instilling a love of reading in children is the most worthwhile educational investment in a parent's life.
So, what if your child doesn't like to read?
Here are some things you can try:
Understand your child's interests
This is a very important part.
Only when we have an in-depth understanding of children's preferences and interests can we more accurately pick out the books that are suitable for them.
Children naturally love stories and pictures, but their interests may change over time and experience.
Try to find out what they are interested in by asking them what they are learning in school or by observing their reading preferences on a daily basis.
Diverse reading materials are available
Suitable reading materials for children of different ages vary.
If your child is partial to science fiction, you can choose some science fiction-themed illustrated books or journals for them.
If they are passionate about science, try to find some fun-filled science experiment books for them.
Diversified reading resources can maintain their enthusiasm for reading and can also continuously bring them new reading experiences.
Establish a good reading environment
To help your child read better, find a quiet, comfortable area of your home as a place for them to read, with comfortable chairs and plenty of sunlight.
While your child is reading, you should avoid making loud noises or turning on the TV, as this can distract them.
Read with your child
Reading with your child is an extremely effective way to encourage them to develop a reading habit and to strengthen the bond between parents and children during the reading process.
For example, you can set up a daily reading period, such as a nightly story time, to engage the whole family in reading.
In this interactive process, children can experience the joy of reading and gradually form a good habit of reading.
Encouragement and affirmation
When a child finishes reading a book, parents need to express praise and encouragement in a timely manner.
Ask them what they think of what they're reading, or ask them to share a favorite snippet.
Such conversations not only boost children's self-confidence, but also help them understand and appreciate the content of the book more deeply.
Boot it right
Sometimes, children may express an aversion or resistance to reading, and parents need to face and guide them properly.
You can start with the topics they are most interested in and gradually expand their reading range.
At the same time, they are encouraged to actively seek out and ask questions during the reading process to train their critical thinking skills.
Set reasonable goals and timing
Setting realistic reading goals and time for your child can help them read more purposefully, which is very beneficial for them to develop reading habits.
This goal could be to read a certain number of pages per day or finish reading a book per week.
At the same time, reasonable time planning can also make children more active in reading.
In general, parents need to guide their children patiently, ignite their children's desire to read, and give them positive responses and support, and at the same time, pay attention to cultivating children's reading habits.
Reading is an ability that needs to be accumulated and cultivated over a long period of time, and parents should avoid impatient attitudes, but let children gradually feel the joy it brings and the storage of knowledge in the process of reading.