Each week over the summer I will post a Tuesday Tip on how to encourage learning through play. Read my recent blog post to learn more about how free play supports deep learning.
ENCOURAGING READING for FUN
I enjoy reading, but it is hard to find the time. This summer instead of waiting to have more time, I am making time. I am going to incorporate a daily reading time into our busy schedules. Not only do I want to dive into some books this summer (and enjoy some quiet time in the house while the kids are awake - is that possible?), but I want to encourage my children to read. Sitting down with a book is a wonderful way to model reading for pleasure (rather than a school assignment).
We have always read books as part of our bedtime routine, but being intentional about a daily reading hour will not only fill my need for some refueling time during the day, but will encourage healthy reading habits. We have tried it a couple days and so far it is working and here are the reasons why:
1. Consistency. We are incorporating this into our daily routine (usually at the same time every day, but that isn't always possible). I am committed to making this work because I enjoy it, am invested in it and have encouraged my children to be invested in it and enjoy it as well.
I enjoy reading, but it is hard to find the time. This summer instead of waiting to have more time, I am making time. I am going to incorporate a daily reading time into our busy schedules. Not only do I want to dive into some books this summer (and enjoy some quiet time in the house while the kids are awake - is that possible?), but I want to encourage my children to read. Sitting down with a book is a wonderful way to model reading for pleasure (rather than a school assignment).
We have always read books as part of our bedtime routine, but being intentional about a daily reading hour will not only fill my need for some refueling time during the day, but will encourage healthy reading habits. We have tried it a couple days and so far it is working and here are the reasons why:
1. Consistency. We are incorporating this into our daily routine (usually at the same time every day, but that isn't always possible). I am committed to making this work because I enjoy it, am invested in it and have encouraged my children to be invested in it and enjoy it as well.
2. Visual Reminder. I include a picture of reading on our daily schedule to remind the children that the reading hour is part of our planned day. This makes it more likely that I will follow the schedule and they will too.
3. Create Reading Nooks. My children loved creating little reading nooks. We did not purchase anything, they are not pinterest- worthy, but they work! My children found an unused corner of the house and created their own nooks with pillows, blankets and of course, books! The more simple you keep it, the more likely you will create it. And if the kids are involved, their investment in it and motivation to use it increase!
Comment below to let me know what has worked in your household to keep reading fun!
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