How to teach your child good reading habits

Teaching your child good reading habits can help them their entire life. Here are some ideas on how to teach your child good reading habits.

Instructions

First designate a reading area. This should be a comfortable and quiet space. If possible, have your child pick it out, so they feel it is their "special" spot.

Step2

Next, set a book shelf or book area. The child's special spot can be set up to house a small book collection, if space allows. If "special" spot does not allow for the book collection, try to find a space that can hold your child's book collection. It is important to have a variety of books as an option.
The book collection, can be current library books or owned. If you have both, try to separate them, so library books do not get lost.

Step3

Encourage your child to pick several books that interest them and are at their reading level. You can ask your child's teacher what level your child is reading at, or what books may be suggested.

Step4

Designate a specific amount of time everyday and specific time frame everyday when your child will read. Example: Kindergarten-2nd grade should be about 15 minutes, 3rd-5th should be 30 minutes and so on. Note some schools have a set time requirements, which should be followed.

Step5

Encourage your child to share what they have read to you. You can do this by having them read to you or by having then summarize what they have read when they are done.

Step6

Set an example, by taking the time to reading a book as well, while your child is reading. This will help them to know you enjoy it and find it important.