Encouraging your child to love reading is a great favor you can do for him and for all of society. In addition to stimulating unquestionable mental development, reading improves all cognitive and understanding functions, critical sense, imagination, originality, and logic.
Júlia Miranda, a clinical psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Neuroscience, explains: Reading encourages children to convert words into ideas, develops creativity, language (both oral and written), stimulates self-awareness and the empathy. Does it improve interpersonal relationships, provide emotional experiences, stimulate thinking, imagination and curiosity, and interest in different worlds and things?
Unlike television, a book does not offer all the images of sets, actions, characters, etc. Therefore, it cannot be replaced by a cartoon or film, or it would lose its ability to excite creativity.
Parental influence is always the best way to make a child like something. Allied, of course, to the encouragement of the school and relatives, parents who show a real interest in reading and who convey the pleasure of this activity to their children will be more successful in this endeavor.
When you see parents enjoying and valuing reading, surely the child will also be interested.
The benefits of reading for children are many and for life. Many parents want to arouse a taste for reading in their children, but most of the time, they seek to do so through an obligation, making it uninteresting and boring for the child. So the first tip is: do not seek to compel him, seek to captivate him and conquer him to the world of reading ?, suggests Julia Miranda.
With so many fun options, especially electronics, that catch all the attention of children, developing in your child the passion for reading will initially depend on you, who should make the necessary move to open the world of books for your little one.
In the daily rush, sometimes we allow ourselves to let our kids have fun with cell phones, computers or television, so we get more time, that's normal. But this routine should not be long and it will be necessary for you and others who live with your child to have the patience to set aside time to read with them.
Since fun is what matters most to children at all times, choosing and reading books should be a very enjoyable activity. When storytelling is added to other playful activities such as music, play, fantastic storytelling, whatever makes reading more exciting, the practice will be more enjoyable and appealing to little ones.
Interest in books should not be encouraged only when the child learns to read, but much earlier, always, with the help of picture-only books and their participation, of course. For very young children, give preference to books with little text and very simple language, to prevent the child from losing concentration on large, detailed texts.
8 tricks to encourage your kids to love reading
1. Read books with him
Create a reading moment at home. Can it be before bed or after breakfast? What is important is that it is a quiet time when you can read without haste or interruption. Show interest in the story, ask your child to tell you what happens in the picture, or take dramatized readings. Anything goes to make the moment fun and interesting for your child, while increasing and strengthening your family ties.
2. Take the child to libraries, bookstores and literary gatherings
The realization that there is a large and entertaining space devoted entirely to books can make children see their importance in another way. Take him to the kids' session and let him leaf through and discover the book that interests him most. You can open a card in a library and insert into those routine moments directed to reading, choosing, returning or buying books. Enjoy and bring a book for you too? Your child will be very proud to have the same responsibility as the parents.
3. Create a reading space at home
Psychologist Julia Miranda emphasizes the importance of easy access to books: “Something very positive is, as you buy appropriate books and in your child's interest, to leave them in an easily accessible place in the house so child can catch them spontaneously and whenever they wish?
Reserve a room in the child's room for reading only, either a low shelf or a closet space.Let the books be clearly visible and easy to reach so your child doesn't have to ask you to pick them up when they're interested. You can also place a lamp and an exclusive reading armchair if you have space conditions.
Books borrowed from libraries or schools demand greater care with preservation. But if it is your child's book, let it leaf through it freely, just reminding you to handle it carefully.
4. Attention to age indication
Search for books specific to your child's age. Kids who enjoy books will love to win anyone who has pictures. But books that are too late or too late for your child's level can make the activity awkward, awkward, or tiring. The age indication of a book takes into account the amount of texts, images and interactions. Respecting the recommended age range, the easier the chance of success will be.
5. Choose themes that please you
It is always good for us to offer different subjects for our children to read. This helps to insert other views and open the range of themes. But in an initial moment of insertion of reading in the child's life, the ideal is to limit yourself to the subjects that interest you. This will prevent him from getting tired of the story.
6. Write Your Own Book
Create a unique book with your child. You can make up the plot, then think about the kind of narrative, and divide the story into pieces that can receive images drawn by your child.
After the story is done, create a beautiful cover and show the work to family and friends. A sense of accomplishment can help you love and respect books.
7. Ask questions after reading
A short discussion after reading a book will make your child further internalize history and events. Ask questions like? Which part did you like the most ?? or "Do you think it's right what the character did?" This will stimulate your child's understanding and learning.
8. Let the child be the storyteller
Ask the child to tell you stories. It may be from a book you just read or just an imaginary story for children who are not yet literate. Creativity will emerge, as will the power of narrative.
Usually you don't have to be forever having to influence your child by reading. A good job at an early age can create a pleasure and affection in your child for the books he will carry throughout his life, without anyone having to take him by the arms to the front of a bookstore. The timing of this process will depend on each family, but once well done, it can last for many years without much effort.
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