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Makes Reading Fun!

Reading Jar

Tired of competing with video games and television to get kids to read? Make reading fun using a reading jar. It turns reading into a game, makes it easy to see the progress and rewards them for their reading.

How it works......Buy a big glass jar (which you let the child decorate with stickers, ribbon etc). Buy large colored stones or marbles. For each book the child reads, allow them to put a stone/marble in the jar. If you prefer, you could also use pennies or pebbles and give one for each page read. When the jar is filled, the child has earned a special treat (ice cream, small toy, trip to the playground, new book).  

Host a "Read In"

Invite friends and read one book together or several. Take turns-allowing a parent or child to select the book and host the "read in". They choose where to read it (their house, the park, the library). It could be an hour one afternoon a week or a month. Or could be at night with pillows and blankets. For young children parents could take turns reading the page, or for older children, each takes a turn reading a page. If one parent or child reads with a lot of expression, opt to let them read the entire book. Sit in a circle or share snacks and discuss what they liked or disliked about it. Even more fun, dress like the characters or bring toys that match the book to play with after the reading.

Dedicate an area of your home as a library or reading space

It can be as simple as setting a corner of the house with a comfy chair or fancy pillows to sit on. Make sure there is plenty of light. Tell the kids to make a sign that says "my reading area". Get a big basket and put new books in it. Set aside "down time" to sit and

Just as you would take site seeing expeditions to visit the zoo or

read.

Reading field trips a park, vist different libraries or bookstores across town and read a couple of books. Take a new book to grandma's house or the park and read together. Reading in a new location can spice up reading for kids!

Read this article about using a book as part of the bedtime routine and playing a game "hide the book" at bedtime to include in your routine. See our article "How to Put Your Child to Bed Without Tears also see Bedtime Books/Afraid of the Dark

Lead by example

Children mimic what parents do. If you want your children to become a passionate reader, become a passionate reader yourself.

Listening Library offers great audio books which are great for kids to listen to at bedtime (they don't even need to keep their eyes open!) or to listen to in the car when driving from event to event. Click below to go to the Listening Library Website

The Reading Focus Card

A new focusing solution for readers of all ages and ability levels is now available! The Reading Focus Card is particularly helpful for ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, autism-spectrum disorders, and other conditions where focus and concentration are an issue.

Each package of the Reading Focus Cards contains both large and small focus cards, so the reader will be ready for any printed format. The tool itself is non-invasive and helps struggling readers to read better. The Reading Focus Card is also Made in the USA!

To view a product video, please visit Reading FocusCard.com