• Julia Stratton

6 Easy Tips for Reading With Your Child

Reading with your child is about more than just reading the words on the page. Reading is an opportunity to get to know your child, help them learn about the world, and bond. Here are 6 easy tips to help you get the most out of your reading time!

1. Start reading to them when they’re young

When children are read to when they’re young, they're more likely to keep reading as they get older. The more they read, the better readers they’ll become. Start reading with your kids as soon as possible!

2. Ask them lots of questions

Asking your child questions about what they’re reading helps them to better understand the world and make connections between their own lives and what’s going on in the book. Asking questions about books is also a great way to initiate discussions about difficult topics and get to know your child.

3. Check their understanding

While reading with your child, it’s important to make sure they understand what’s going on in the story and prompt them to think critically about what they’re reading. You can check their understanding by asking questions like:

  • Why do you think that character did that?

  • Why is this happening?

  • Was it fair when…

  • What might happen next?

4. Explore topics they’re interested in

Children will enjoy reading more if they get to choose the books they read. Each child has their own unique interests and reading gives the child the opportunity to learn more about the things they’re interested in. Then, as your child gets older, they will become curious people that look to books for answers.

5. Make it fun and interactive

Children will be more likely to love reading as they get older if they learn that reading is fun! Ideas to make reading more fun:

  • Give each character a different voice

  • Make a puppet show featuring the characters in your child’s favourite story

6. Read different types of material

It’s important to read lots of different material with your child such as food labels, brochures, magazines, and newspapers to help them learn about the world around them. Luckily, this type of reading is super easy to integrate into a busy schedule; ask your child to read you the menu next time you go out for dinner!

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