{"id":2122,"date":"2024-04-08T14:12:38","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T14:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.scholastic.ca\/scholasticblog\/?p=2122"},"modified":"2025-10-31T14:25:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T14:25:25","slug":"5-tips-to-get-your-child-into-a-reading-routine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.scholastic.ca\/scholasticblog\/2024\/04\/08\/5-tips-to-get-your-child-into-a-reading-routine\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Get Your Child Into a Reading Routine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to raise a reader, few things are as important as maintaining reading routines with your child. With a few small, easy steps, you can turn reading into one of your child\u2019s favorite activities this year.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are five tips to encourage reading routines at home that will not only benefit your child in all subjects, but also reintroduce them to the joy of reading for pleasure on their own.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Create a Reading Space<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing to keep in mind when creating reading routines for your child: Designate a special nook meant just for reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHelp your child find and create a special place where they will want to read,\u201d says Karen Burke, Senior Vice President of Data Analysis and Academic Planning at Scholastic Education. \u201cAsk them for input on what works for them. Help them set up the space and make it their own. Is there a special stuffed animal for a reading buddy, or a special blanket or hat to use while reading?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The smallest details will help make the space more inviting for curling up with a good book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Set a Schedule<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a set schedule to stick to for reading will make your child want to read on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWork with your child to set a specific time each night that supports a regular routine where other things aren\u2019t scheduled,\u201d says Burke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that this doesn&#8217;t have to be rigid. Instead, it can take the form of <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.scholastic.ca\/scholasticblog\/2024\/03\/18\/how-to-use-reading-time-to-bond-with-your-child\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">relaxing family time<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMake time to read with your child, even if you\u2019re simply reading your own books across the room from each other,\u201d says Katie Carella, a former teacher and Executive Editor at Scholastic who oversees the <em>Acorn<\/em> and <em>Branches <\/em>book series for early readers. \u201cOne of the most important things you can do is model good reading behavior. Turn off the TV, put away your phone, and spend quality time with a book. Your child will see that books offer their own enjoyment.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Use a Calendar<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Burke also suggests using a visual aid so that your child can see their progress with a calendar.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cUsing a calendar where the child can document the number of minutes and the days they read can make it visual for them,\u201d says Burke. \u201cRead with your child at least one night a week in the special spot your child has created.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Talk About It<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Sitting together over meals and having a spirited discussion about the books your child is currently reading will add excitement to their reading routine as well. Or, better yet, use that time to read a little bit more together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAnother way to support your child\u2019s reading is to talk with them about what they\u2019re reading, so you two can connect over books,\u201d says Carella. \u201cThis can be a great way to gently assess their reading comprehension, too. The key is to discuss the book in such a way that it feels natural and conversational though \u2014 not at all like a quiz.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are six more strategies to <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.scholastic.ca\/scholasticblog\/2023\/03\/10\/6-strategies-to-improve-reading-comprehension\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improve your child\u2019s reading comprehension<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Let Your Child Choose<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a choice is one of the most effective ways to get your child wanting to read more on their own.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe most important thing is to get children excited about reading, and that happens when they are encouraged to choose their own books,\u201d says Carella. \u201cAnd all book choices are good book choices because when a child chooses a book, it means they want to read it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, 89 percent of kids prefer books they choose, per the Scholastic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scholastic.com\/readingreport\/access-matters.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kids &amp; Family Reading Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And don\u2019t stress about the reading levels too much. \u201cIf the book is too easy, your child will gain reading fluency and stamina as they tear through it,\u201d says Carella. \u201cThe more children read, the more quickly they read and the more vocabulary they\u2019re exposed to. It\u2019s a wonderful cycle of reading growth that takes place!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop popular books for reading routines below! You can find all books and activities at <a href=\"https:\/\/bookclubs.scholastic.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scholastic Book Clubs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Originally published by Scholastic Parents on September 28, 2023. Versioned for Scholastic Canada.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you want to raise a reader, few things are as important as maintaining reading routines with your child. 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