I have always had a love for reading and I think it had to do with my dad. He read to me every night before we said our prayers. Then as our family grew, he read to all of us. It was amazing that no matter how tired he was he always did this with us until we were old enough to read on our own. Then we went to bed and read on our own, I came to love reading so much that I always had a book in my hands, I love to read on the bus, in the bath tub and sometimes while I’m walking. My husband reads and walks too!
Now that we have kids of our own we’re trying to encourage that love of reading in them. We seem to have it easy so far, which makes me think that kids follow by example. At least our kids do, and I’m not naive I understand that it could change any day now.
Borders wants to encourage reading by giving away free books. Double Dog Dare Summer Reading Program at Borders is going on now. Read 10 books, fill out the Reading Participation Form and run in to borders and pick out a book from their list of free books.
To help you get your children reading we are providing tips every week. Last weeks tip was from Jon Scieszka, author of Robot Zot and Knucklehead: Tall Tales and Almost True Stories of Growing up Scieszka. This week you have me and HarperCollins.
Tips From Me:
Be an example to your children, read your own books in front of them.
Read out loud to your kids often, at least one book a day.
Tip From HarperCollins:
“Encourage your children to read books about people and who are different from them. In fact, Katherine Paterson, recently named National Ambassador for Children’s Literature by the Library Of Congress and author of many award-winning books for children, including Bridge to Terabithia says, “I began reading on my own very early because I knew the magic that books held, and when I came to the United States and was regarded as alien by my classmates, books provided me with friends who helped me to understand myself and to have compassion for other people. So I urge everyone to read for your life–for enjoyment and knowledge and as a member of a family and a citizen not only of your community but of the world.”
Enter to Win:
2 readers will each receive 100.00 Gift Card to spend at Borders
To Enter:
Tell me how you would encourage a child to read
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The contest will run until July 1st 11:59 pm Pacific. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.
Borders and HarperCollins teamed to provided me a Borders gift card in exchange for my posts about the Double-Dog Dare Summer Reading Challenge. It does not affect the fact that I believe in reading to my kids.
Just showing them that you read and reading to them is what always worked for me.
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I would encourage a child to read by reading bedtime stories every night!
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as a teacher i create a quiet time and space in my classroom to encourage reading, for at least 30-40 minutes.
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I enourage my child to read by taking her to the bookstore and getting her involved in which books she’d like to read. We spend reading time together and we both enjoy while she reads to me about 30 minutes a night. It gives her something to look forward to-the next chapter.
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I would start reading to them at a young age. I would also bring them to the library to pick there own books out. I would create a reading time for them so everyone can sit down together and read.
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I encourage my children to read by letting them choose what they want to read and I always have them receiving magazine subscriptions, those are the best!
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Last daily tweet: http://twitter.com/whitechocolatec/statuses/17531772399 Thanks again for the chance!
I encourage my daughter to read with Readeo.com. She gets to read online with a webcam with her grandma.
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i encourage our children to read by making it a family affair
I encourage my children to read by being willing to buy whatever books they ask for.
Started reading to them early and buy books as a treat at the store.
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I’d make reading not just for bedtime like most parents tend to do. Reading throughout the day would encourage kids to read more.
i would encourage a child to read by showing them how much of an adventure reading can be.
I take my son to the library, and that really sparks his love of reading.
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thank you!
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We get new books regularly, but always keep the old favorites. There is the comfort of the familiar and the challenge of something new.
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I get my daughter to read by letting her pick out her own books from the library.
I encourage my children to read by showing them that I like to read. They enjoy copying me.
Thanks for the giveaway…during the summer when our kids had reading lists I would encourage them by often reading the same titles along with them, one year I re-read “Tom Sawyer” with them !
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I encourage my children to read by helping them find books that match their interests.
We’d encourage reading by making it a part of our daily routine
I would encourage my own child to read by showing my own enthusiasm for reading and how enjoyable it can be. Also reading to the child with exciting voices and getting into the story is motivating.
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I led by example in helping my kids read, I read a lot and spend time at the library. We also buy books and they are rewards for the kids.
To encourage a child to read, find books with a subject he or she is interested in. If the child likes basketball, find a book about basketball players, fiction or non-fiction. If she wants to be an astronaut, find a book about space or a science fiction story (Heinlein’s “juveniles” are great). If he wants a dog, get a book or a magazine about pet care or choosing the right breed or a story that revolves around a dog. School books and required reading lists don’t always cater to a child’s interests. I loved reading growing up, but a lot of stuff we had to read for school was just dull.
I would let the child pick out a favorite book and have him or her read it to me. Then I would encourage her to get new books and read them to herself, then aloud to me.
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i have several serious medical disorders which have made it hard for me to read to my children, so i have had them read to me. all three children ended up with special “reading” awards from the governor.
Take the time to give children books as gifts and read to them. It encourages them to get inspired and they want to find out more on how stories end.
I got the same good start as you did with parents who love to read and shared that love with their kids. I think that the example that parents show of how much they like reading is the best way possible. My mother was a librarian and I’ve always loved libraries. All of the libraries around here have summer reading programs where kids read (or are read to) and then they get fun things like water park tickets and books. Thanks for the contest.
I get them funny books.
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I let them choose books that interest them.