Succeeding through reading

You don’t have to be an avid or gifted reader to instill a love of reading in your children. The most important thing is to take concrete steps to show them why reading matters.

Even though teaching methods are always changing, parents can still help their children learn to read and write. Find out how these skills are being taught in the classroom today.

“When he reads to me, or when I overhear him reading to his mom while I’m making dinner, I can’t help but swell with pride. The first few times, it nearly brought tears to my eyes.”

There are plenty of ways to help your child become an avid reader. Here are a few to check out.

Being a good reader is a useful skill both in school and in everyday life. In this article, you’ll learn how to help your teen perfect their reading skills.

As a parent, you may love to read. But that doesn’t mean your children will! How do you pass on a love of reading? Anne Dostaler tackles this question in her blog post.

Kids have a lot to gain from being part of a book club! For ideas on organizing a book club at home and details about the benefits of this approach to reading, click here.

We often hear about how children benefit from reading. However, reading is just as important during adolescence! Discover a few ways to help your teen develop an interest in books and reading.

Is your child less than enthusiastic about reading? Don’t panic! Books for young readers come in a variety of literary genres, so there’s something to suit every taste. Once you find a genre that piques your child’s interest, they’ll be more inclined to read in their spare time.

One of the best ways to encourage your child to read is to provide them with a dedicated reading space. Having the right environment not only promotes concentration, but also helps motivate kids to curl up with a book.

“Well, in our house, books are everywhere. Our shelves are overflowing. Books turn up in every room: on the kitchen table, under beds, in the bathrooms . . . Much to my annoyance, we sometimes even trip over them!”

When your child reads a novel, they enter another world! They can travel without ever leaving their chair. Here are five activities to introduce your child to reading novels.

A love of reading is a great contributor to academic success. Here are some book recommendations to encourage your child to read.

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Many people feel intimidated by poetry—but anyone who enjoys words can enjoy a poem! Poems appeal to the emotions rather than the intellect. This article offers four ways to introduce your child to poetry.

Learning to read takes a lot of effort. Your child may try to avoid reading, but as their parent, you know they won’t improve without practice. What can you do to help your kid stick with it?

Studies have shown that e-books can be a good source of motivation for children who dislike reading.

“It worked! He followed me. When I opened the door, it was as if we were staring into Aladdin’s Cave of Wonders. I watched as Philippe’s eyes became wide as saucers. I told him he was free to choose as many books as he liked. He chose nine!”

If your child doesn’t like to read, it may simply be because they haven’t found the style that speaks to them yet! Is your child more into comics, adventure novels, or fantasy short story collections? Here are a few strategies to get your child hooked on reading!

Books are full of fascinating worlds, engaging characters, and fun plot twists! This article suggests five original activities that use these elements to get your child to fall in love with reading.

Reading isn’t just about diving into long novels; you can also read everyday things like grocery lists. In her blog post, Marie-Noelle Marineau shares some of her tips for getting kids to practise reading through day-to-day activities.

Comics and picture books are a great way for kids to get into reading. Try these five fun picture book activities.