How to Turn Your Child into a Lifelong Bookworm
Literacy is one of the most important skills we will ever develop over our lifetimes. Most small children love books, looking at the pictures and hearing the story, but as they get older they often move away from books.
Join the library
Libraries have changed a lot in recent years.
Not just novels
Many parents think that reading counts if the child is reading a work of fiction or a novel.
Set an example
If your child never sees you reading, they aren’t going to pick up a book either.
Make their own books
If your child dislikes reading, think about encouraging them to start writing their own stories and novels. Buy them a special notebook. Allow them to write whatever captures their imagination, and don’t worry too much about messy handwriting or poor spelling.
| A．So how do you keep your kids interested in books? |
| B．As long as a child is reading, it doesn’t matter what they are reading. |
| C．Libraries will have a great range of books for children. |
| D．There are newspapers printed especially for children. |
| E．Reading and writing are often thought of as two separate issues. |
| F．The idea is to cause an interest in books, reading and fiction, and the rest will develop over time. |
| G．Next time pick up a newspaper or a book and encourage your child to sit with you and read too. |
