Harrison Fray offers the following royalty-free article for you to publish online or in print. Feel free to use this article in your newsletter, website, ezine, blog, or forum. ----------- PUBLICATION GUIDELINES - You have permission to publish this article for free providing the "About the Author" box is included in its entirety. - Do not post/reprint this article in any site or publication that contains hate, violence, porn, warez, or supports illegal activity. - Do not use this article in violation of the US CAN-SPAM Act. If sent by email, this article must be delivered to opt-in subscribers only. - If you publish this article in a format that supports linking, please ensure that all URLs and email addresses are active links. - Please send a copy of the publication, or an email indicating the URL to [email protected] - Article Marketer (www.ArticleMarketer.com) has distributed this article on behalf of the author. Article Marketer does not own this article, please respect the author's copyright and publication guidelines. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this article. ----------- Article Title: Five Ways to Make Reading Fun for Your Kid Author: Harrison Fray Category: Parenting Word Count: 487 Keywords: parenting, reading, kids reading, kids learning Author's Email Address: [email protected] Article Source: http://www.articlemarketer.com ------------------ ARTICLE START ------------------
Reading enhances a child's critical thinking, imagination, social consciousness, and vocabulary and pronunciation skills, among others. This is the primary reason parents are encouraged to develop the habit of reading to their children. In fact, it should start from birth. This reading activity between the mother and child will not only strengthen the bond between them, but will also encourage the child to create the habit of reading even at times when his mother is not available to read to him. However, there are times that a child finds reading boring. Considering the popularity of Internet to children, this is not surprising. The reading habit of children decreased because of the existence of online games, chatting, and social networking. But, as a parent, do not give up. This may become your toughest role, but this task will help your child prepare as he enters schooling. To help you become successful, make reading fun to your child. Here are five ways to do this: 1. Choose topics that are most interesting for your child Some children like topics that speak of heroism and character. Some go for stories with children their age as main characters. It is best that you know what is of best interest to your child to make sure that you buy books that will surely capture his attention. 2. Do role playing Ask your child to be the main character and you as the other. Let your child read the speaking parts of the main character. Create sound effects and actions, if the story permits it. This will surely stimulate your child's mind and awaken his senses. 3. Read using different voices of characters Before reading the story, check first the number of characters involve to ready yourself on the number of voices you will actually use. By using different voices, your child will be very attentive as he listens to your reading. 4. Buy colorful and visually-rich books Instead of the affordable black and white story books, consider buying colorful and visually-rich ones. Your child will have the tendency to look carefully into the book because of its many colors and visual presentations; thereby, allowing your child to become interested and to develop his imagination because of what he sees. 5. Offer him reward for every book he read and fully understood Reward may come in the form of a toy or food. Yes, this may be bribery. But, this is your last resort if only to make your child start his reading. Remember, children are attracted to gifts and rewards. But, as days go by, you will realize, this activity will turn into a good habit from bribery. As you do all these five ways with success, you can start introducing him to some other types of books other than story books. You can transform your reading from storytelling to knowledge building. With that, you are not only developing his habit of reading, but also providing him additional knowledge. Harrison Fray is an experienced and expert home decor planner who specializes in kids bedding and kids room decor buying. Drop by http://www.kidstoddlerboutique.com and see what Harrison recommends. ------------------ ARTICLE END ------------------ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
