It is important that children read
well, and that they also enjoy
reading.
Experts say
the best action for parents is to read to children and show children that they
themselves enjoy reading.
Start
reading regularly when children are very young. Take time to find interesting
books. Nursery rhymes and fairy tales are good starters for young children.
Some TV shows can be helpful by introducing children
to letters and words. But that will not necessarily make children good readers
because TV programs generally use sentence structures that are not very
complex.
Children need to hear good sentence structures in
order to learn important language patterns.
One of the best ways is to read good literature to
children. Children who are read to will often try to read a little on their own
or sound out words.
It’s
important to remember that there is no precise time or age when children should
begin to read.
For most
children, reading readiness is a gradual process. It starts when they develop
an awareness of print — such as print on cereal boxes or store signs. Children
want to read when it becomes important to them.
Most children will be more eager to read if they see
it is something you enjoy. So set aside time for your own reading and become a
good role model for your children.
