Refusal to read is one of the main problems of our time. A growing number of people are abandoning their usual books, switching to TV shows, watching news on the Internet and audio books. But everyone knows that reading is the key to literacy and success in life.
Therefore, in order for the child to reach the heights in the future, it is necessary to teach him to read from the earliest years.
It’s not as difficult to teach a child to read books as it might seem at first glance. It’s harder to wean him from constantly surfing the Internet, gadgets and watching cartoons around the clock.
Forcing reading forcefully is ineffective, it can also provoke a child’s complete reluctance to read, or even an aversion to books.
One must act subtly and wisely. Of course, mothers will have to work hard and work, but it will bear fruit! I will share a couple of tricks that helped with my daughter)
Offer to draw characters
The essence of this advice is to offer the child to draw the characters of the book exactly as he sees them. Let it be the most ordinary fairy tale about a little bunny rabbit.
The main thing - give the baby an opportunity to show imagination. It will be much more interesting for the child to read if the image that he has chosen is fixed in his head.
By the way, this is an excellent combination of the game, the development of creative skills and fine motor skills.
Prohibit reading without explanation
In this case, we rely on the stubbornness and character of the baby. Often, when you forbid something to a child without explanation, he will definitely try to do it exactly the way you can’t.
“Hide” books in a conspicuous place, while strictly forbidding them from reading these books. Paul done!
And do not forget to pretend that you are not aware that the child secretly stole a book and hid with it in the room.
Become an example
It is foolish to require a child to read when the parents themselves run from books, like hell from incense. But a bad example, as you know, is contagious.
Start reading yourself, the more the better. Especially in the presence of a child. The kid will undoubtedly be interested in what is so interesting there, and he will reach for books.
Of course, it will be more effective to start reading children's books, so that you can briefly explain to the child what is waiting for interesting things. The correct description is also intriguing!
Speak with enthusiasm, more sincerity and enthusiasm - then the baby will want to know more.
Arrange quests for books
The easiest way to intrigue your child with reading is to arrange a quest that is directly related to the plot of the book.
For example, I hid in the house images with characters from the book and notes where to find the next picture. Then she invited her daughter to play an interesting quest and find a gift.
Naturally, the book itself became a gift. And in the process of searching, the daughter was so inspired that she immediately asked her to read!
Help immerse yourself in the atmosphere of history
To immerse yourself in reading, you need to completely immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the book. Surely, you yourself noticed that reading, images appear in your head and it becomes more interesting.
In children, imagination is much richer than in adults. Therefore, you need to focus on their fantasies. Here will help:
- Pictures, illustrations, additional images;
- Games in which additional characters will be characters in the book;
- Reading a book with a child out loud by role;
- Prepare a readable atmosphere.
By atmosphere you can mean anything. For example, when reading a book about forest residents, you can organize a picnic in nature.
Say your favorite character loves to read
Not only parents are an example for children, but also their favorite cartoon characters. Therefore, there is nothing easier than telling the child that, for example, Masha from Masha and the Bear is so funny because she reads a lot of books.
A little trick here does not hurt, but how much benefit it will be. By the way, this method helps well not only when reading, but also if the child refuses to eat vegetables or semolina.
Last resort: find a compromise
If all else fails, you will have to take extreme measures. Namely, compromises.
- If you read this page, you can play a tablet.
- For every book you read, you get a toy.
- You can not eat carrots if you read a fairy tale today.
Will have to negotiate and look for other methods of influence. Unfortunately, this method is the most common among lazy parents.
But I believe that compromises should be addressed only in those cases when others have tried and they do not work. What do you think?
