How to introduce children to reading

The more often a child sees his parents with a book in his hands, the more likely that it will also become an avid reader.

Today's children do not like, can not and do not seek to learn to read. And so much so that this skill, as well as the associated capacity for coherent speech and writing correct deteriorate right before our eyes. Part of the blame modern television and computer games that allow you to learn new things and have fun, not bothering to read books. But do not push aside the blame for the lack of love of children to read on the TV and the computer. Largely to blame and we are adults. And here are some ways to fix it.

Read and talk about read

Begin to instill love for books with more in the period when the child does not even know the letters. Read aloud interesting tales and stories, and then discuss with the child protagonists remember the most interesting places, compose the story.

Choose the right reading material

If your child is interested in zombies or aliens, try to find him an interesting literature on these topics, no matter how silly they may seem to you. Interests change with time, and a love of reading will remain.

Encourage reading everywhere

When your child is already advanced enough to read whole words, strongly encourage the use of this skill in everyday life. Let yourself to read the menu in the cafe and the name of the movie in a movie theater, even studying the names of the goods in the store, and ads on the school bench. Show how important it is to read in real life.

Use modern technology and gadgets

Do not think that tablets and laptops are the direct opponents and competitors of books. Set up and learn to use special software to read, and even better obzavedites eBook electronic ink.

Lead by example

No appeals and cookies will not work if you yourself will not lead by example. The more often a child sees his parents with a book in his hands, the more likely that it will also become an avid reader.

use the media

Modern TV, movies and computer games shamelessly use literature, endlessly producing remakes of well-known products, or simply stealing scenes. However, it can also be used to advantage. Was released the next film adaptation of vulgar adventures of the Musketeers - conspiratorially offer your child, "Do you want to know how it was in fact?». Help find the beginning and ending shown in screen history interested in what's left overs and differences of the script and the source.

Enjoy

The main idea you should impress upon the child in all possible ways, is that reading itself is a pleasure. Not a punishment, not boring or dull duty of necessity, and the best pleasure and reward. Without it just did not work.

And what tricks do you solve this problem?