A love of reading will serve your children for a lifetime. They will become a better students and writers, have a better vocabulary, and know more about the world around themselves. Libraries are a great way to get them started down this path.
1.Visit your local library if you haven’t lately and learn about it yourself. Look around, ask questions if you want, and get a library card if you haven’t yet.
2.Find out what programs and services the library has for children. Look around for a calendar of events and ask a librarian if you’re not sure. Start young! Some libraries have programs even for babies and toddlers.
3.Read to your children regularly. Bedtime is good, but any regular time will work. Even if they’re not reading yet, get them used to the idea that books have stories in them and that story times are times to sit quietly. For older kids who are reading, start reading chapter books and other materials that are a bit beyond their current reading level. For chapter books, you can read one chapter at a time.
5.Get your children their own library cards. In most cases, you will still be responsible for the care and return of the materials, but having their own cards makes it much more personal than if you check things out for them.
- When they are old enough, encourage them to keep track of their own books and due dates, but supervise and remind them, especially at first.
6.Attend age-appropriate library programs. Many libraries have story times, performances, and other activities for kids. They’re a great opportunity to help your kids associate the library with having fun, and many are designed to encourage reading.
7.Visit the library frequently, every week or two. If the kids have their own cards, let them check books out themselves.
- Check out at least a week’s worth of books at a time. Remember that a week’s worth of books for young children may be quite a few.
8.Model reading and the use of the library. Check out and read books for yourself when you take them.
9.Make time to read each day. As your children get older, bedtime story time can transition into independent reading.
10.Sign up for the summer reading program if one is offered. It’s a great way to keep children engaged and reading over the summer, meaning that their education can advance during the summer rather than backslide. Reading is also a great antidote to summer boredom and excess television watching, even if your kids choose to read manga or adventure stories.
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