Every parent wants to see their child do well in school, and there\u2019s one fun activity that benefits students of all ages: reading. In a world with so much stimulation, however, it can be difficult to motivate kids to put down a screen and pick up a book. New Year\u2019s resolutions are the perfect opportunity to make reading a priority. Here are a few tips to make 2018 the year your kids become bookworms.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s no better motivator than solidarity! Plus, we\u2019re guessing everyone in your household could stand to read a little more. You don\u2019t have to read the same books or set identical goals, but it\u2019s a lot more fun when everyone participates. Schedule weekly reading discussions so everyone can share the cool stories they\u2019ve read. Stack your completed books in your house somewhere as a monument to all the knowledge your family has gained.<\/p>\n
Positive reinforcement will propel your kids to keep reading long after the calendars have turned. For a certain number of books completed or hours spent reading, offer them a prize. You can even create a big end goal to really cement those reading habits. Better yet, set a combined goal that the entire family can work toward. Don\u2019t be afraid to pull out all the stops. If your kids know that reading one book per week through June means an extra-special summer vacation, their enthusiasm won\u2019t wane come spring.<\/p>\n
Goodreads is a social network for bibliophiles. You can find recommendations, share ratings, and create lists of both completed and to-be-read books. Users also create reading lists based on topic, genre, decade, and more. With over 2 billion books added, you\u2019ll never run out of inspiration. Biblionasium offers the same services, but it\u2019s designed specifically for children. Talk to other parents and create a network of friends and classmates. After all, nothing is cooler to a kid than what their friends are doing.<\/p>\n
Avid readers tend to do better academically from kindergarten through college. In fact, a study from the Journal of Education and Practice found that reading comprehension predicted success in other subjects more than any other factor. If you want to see improved report cards, make a reading resolution for your entire household.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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