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Want to know how to boost reading motivation in little ones? Encourage a lifelong love of books with these fun, interactive tips to help make reading a daily habit

Reading is a foundational skill that opens the door to lifelong learning and imagination. 

But, getting young children motivated to read can sometimes be tricky. Here are 4 things you can do immediately to spark (and sustain) your littlies interest in reading.

1. Make it Fun and Interactive

Children are curious by nature and love to play. So turn reading into a fun activity. Pick books with engaging stories and colourful illustrations. Even creating voices for different characters or acting out scenes together can bring the story to life, making reading an enjoyable experience that your child will look forward to.

Also: Learn how to use interactive books to help your family start reading.

2. Create a Reading Routine

Building habits in our lives requires consistency. So when you set aside a specific time each day for reading the routine helps kids associate reading with a positive and comforting part of their day (like bedtime, or after breakfast), making them more eager to engage in reading.

3. Let Them Choose

Giving your child the freedom to pick out the books you’re going to read will increase their motivation to read. Visit the library or browse through the Nooksy app together so that your little reader can pick the stories that grab them.

4. Celebrate (Even) Small Wins

Celebrate your child’s reading milestones, no matter how small. Whether it’s finishing a book, recognising a new word, or simply sitting through storytime, positive reinforcement is a massive boost to their confidence and encourages them to keep reading.

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By making reading a joyful and regular part of your child’s life, you’re setting the stage for a lifelong love of books. In our busy lives with hectic schedules, these tips make it easy (almost seamless) to incorporate reading into our everyday lives.

We hope that with these simple strategies, you can help your little one become a motivated and enthusiastic reader.

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