{"id":2401,"date":"2025-02-12T20:06:44","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T20:06:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.scholastic.ca\/scholasticblog\/?p=2401"},"modified":"2025-11-03T21:05:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T21:05:37","slug":"4-reading-tips-for-parents-to-keep-kids-engaged","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.scholastic.ca\/scholasticblog\/2025\/02\/12\/4-reading-tips-for-parents-to-keep-kids-engaged\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Reading Tips for Parents to Keep Kids Engaged"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the most motivated child needs support mastering their literacy skills. Advanced readers and striving readers alike need a regular reading routine and steady access to a variety of reading material to foster ongoing engagement with books.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.scholastic.ca\/scholasticblog\/2022\/12\/20\/3-reasons-to-read-with-your-elementary-schooler-every-night\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reading to your child every day<\/a> is a must for developing fundamental skills they\u2019ll use for life.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read-alouds also encourage discussion with your child, who will relish your attention and the time together. Even older independent readers benefit from sharing a book with you, especially since this set is more likely to let reading habits fall by the wayside once academic and social demands take over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are four more tips to keep your child engaged with reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Find That Just-Right Book<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children feel confident and competent when they read books that are \u201cjust right\u201d for them. So how do you find a just-right book? Have your child read the back and front cover to gauge their interest. Also ask them to read a sample page from the book: If there are more than five words on a given page that they cannot pronounce or understand in context, the book may be too challenging. Be supportive about finding a perfect fit. Choosing the right book will help your reader feel successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your beginner reader loves humor, try the <a href=\"https:\/\/bookclubs.scholastic.ca\/en\/search?q=There+Was+an+Old+Lady&amp;prefn1=itemType-cec-ca&amp;prefv1=N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">There Was an Old Lady series<\/a>, which pairs rhyming text with whacky illustrations. The <a href=\"https:\/\/bookclubs.scholastic.ca\/en\/search?q=There+Was+an+Old+Lady&amp;prefn1=itemType-cec-ca&amp;prefv1=N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dragon Masters<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bookclubs.scholastic.ca\/en\/search?q=Diary+of+a+Pug&amp;prefn1=itemType-cec-ca&amp;prefv1=N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diary of a Pug<\/a> series are high-interest books from Scholastic\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/bookclubs.scholastic.ca\/en\/search?q=Branches&amp;prefn1=itemType-cec-ca&amp;prefv1=N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Branches<\/a> line, which supports newly independent readers with easy-to-read text, fast-paced plots, and pictures on every page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Make Your Own Graphic Novel&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graphic novels are hugely popular among kids \u2014 especially striving readers, who can use context clues from the illustrations to more easily grasp story events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To support readers drawn to graphic novels, consider making your own! During your next outing with your child, take action-packed photos. Then, have them draft captions to go with each picture. Assemble the pictures in a blank notebook or album, and write in their text in speech or thought bubbles to create a personalized \u2014 and probably hilarious \u2014 graphic novel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bookclubs.scholastic.ca\/en\/search?cgid=root&amp;prefn1=itemType-cec-ca&amp;prefv1=N&amp;prefn2=languageCode-cec-ca&amp;prefv2=English%7CFrench%7CAnglais%7CFran%C3%A7ais&amp;prefn3=seriesName&amp;prefv3=Dog%20Man%7CCat%20Kid%20Comic%20Club%7CSuper%20Chien%7CMini%20Chat%20et%20son%20Club%20BD&amp;collid=Dog-Man&amp;start=0&amp;sz=20&amp;collid=Dog-Man&amp;navFilterId=seriesName&amp;navFilterValue=Dog%20Man%7CCat%20Kid%20Comic%20Club%7CSuper%20Chien%7CMini%20Chat%20et%20son%20Club%20BD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dog Man<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bookclubs.scholastic.ca\/en\/search?cgid=root&amp;navFilterId=seriesName&amp;navFilterValue=The%20Bad%20Guys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Bad Guys<\/a> are two funny comic-style series sure to engage your child from the first book.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Connect with the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your reader will soon develop a love for particular authors and illustrators. Nurture their fandom by helping them write a letter to their favorite author. Many authors have their own websites with contact information. You can also contact the book\u2019s publisher, the mailing address for which can often be found on the back of the title page or on the publisher\u2019s website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep an eye out on the <a href=\"https:\/\/storyvoice.scholastic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Storyvoice schedule<\/a> for your child\u2019s favourite authors and illustrators. Join the live read-aloud events for a unique reading experience to interact with award-winning authors and illustrators!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Choose Short Books for Busy Weeknights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to fit in <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.scholastic.ca\/scholasticblog\/2024\/09\/18\/how-to-develop-reading-habits-for-your-child\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20 minutes of daily reading<\/a> and create moments of accomplishment for your child is to pick short books for your read-aloud. Fewer than 40 pages of a picture book or early chapter books means you can typically finish before bed \u2014 with enough time left over to discuss what your child liked about the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can find all books and activities to keep your young reader engaged at <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bookclubs.scholastic.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scholastic Book Clubs<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" 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 June 15, 2022. Versioned for Scholastic Canada.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even the most motivated child needs support mastering their literacy skills. 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