Bringing more joy to reading at home

February 03, 2020

Encouraging children to enjoy reading can be tricky for some. However, we know that reading at home is a great way to boost literacy levels at school.

Lewis Cherry from our Education team shares his TOP TIPS on how to get everyone to enjoy reading at home:

• Allow your child to read things that they’re interested in. Any kind of reading is beneficial, even if it’s a comic book or a cooking recipe!
• Take time to talk about the book, asking questions about the characters or setting. Find out what they think might happen next.
• Set aside time from distraction to focus on reading.
• Make it fun, funny voices always work!
• Read around your children and ask them to join in.
• Make books part of your family life and routine.
• Create a reading area in your home.
• Visit the library together.
• Don’t panic if they keep coming back to one or two favourite books. This can help boost confidence and fluency.
• Use technology to help. You could play phonics games, listen to audiobooks, or read books on a tablet.

If you are looking for ideas for books your child might enjoy, take a look at our recommended reading list for children aged 7-11.