{"id":741,"date":"2022-12-20T00:37:11","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T00:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.scholastic.ca\/scholasticblog\/?p=741"},"modified":"2025-10-31T15:08:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T15:08:10","slug":"get-back-into-a-reading-routine-with-nighttime-stories-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.scholastic.ca\/scholasticblog\/2022\/12\/20\/get-back-into-a-reading-routine-with-nighttime-stories-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Back Into a Reading Routine with Nighttime Stories for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For most parents, bedtime reading can sometimes fall by the wayside. Here\u2019s how to get back on track!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Originally published by Scholastic Parents on April 18, 2022<br>Versioned for Scholastic Canada<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Does your nightly bedtime routine with the little ones get a bit more relaxed during the summer, holidays, or busy weeks?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite parents&#8217; best efforts to keep kids on an established routine, it&#8217;s completely normal to assume a slower pace during these times. However, a regular bedtime routine of stories before the lights go out not only encourages a good night&#8217;s sleep, but also&nbsp; provides an opportunity to bond and sneak in a little extra reading practice. Here are some tips and tricks for getting kids to dive into a book when they dive into bed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Savvy Tip #1: Release Your Inner Actor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One great way to get young children excited about bedtime reading again is to make story time extra entertaining. You might wear a joke pair of glasses and call them your magic reading glasses, or don a superhero cape that transforms you into a Super-Reader!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, if you\u2019re not into dressing up, you could introduce the book in a fun character voice. For instance, put on your best &#8220;puppy&#8221; voice to read <em><a href=\"https:\/\/classroomessentials.scholastic.ca\/en\/-pig-the-star-\/3250040-cec-ca.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pig the Star<\/a><\/em>: \u201cTonight\u2019s reading time is brought to you by a fluffy canine who wants to be in the spotlight!\u201d Or simply read your story of choice with particularly dramatic flair, assuming different voices for each character. You can even ask your child to do the same!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Savvy Tip #2: Leave Each Night on a Cliffhanger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One great way to get back into reading aloud as part of your nightly routine is to read just a chapter or a few pages of an enticing book together each evening. The trick to success is to try to end each reading on a cliffhanger, so your child will be eager to get back to the book the next night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure if your child is ready to sit and listen to a longer book? Try the Branches line of early chapter books designed to bridge the gap between leveled books and traditional chapter books. They include purposeful illustrations and plenty of context clues to keep little readers engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Savvy Tip #3: Lean Into Their Real-Life Obsessions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While a nonfiction read might not be the first thing that usually comes to mind when you think \u201cbedtime story,\u201d kids are often far more interested in true stories than you might think, especially if they\u2019re based on something they\u2019re really into at the moment. For instance, if your kids love dinosaurs, they\u2019ll be excited to join Fly Guy\u2019s prehistoric adventures and see the cool pictures of their favourite creatures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Savvy Tip #4: Get Everyone Involved<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Send your kids to the book polls to pick the next story to read aloud as a family! Get everyone engaged in the reading process by collecting suggestions from each family member, and then have a vote to identify the top contender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might even find this inspires a healthy debate about the virtues of each title, and you\u2019ll learn more about why your kids love certain books. See all expert advice about establishing reading routines at home, including recommended read-aloud bedtime stories.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For most parents, bedtime reading can sometimes fall by the wayside. 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