{"id":147,"date":"2016-06-21T10:56:49","date_gmt":"2016-06-21T16:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.iseeme.com\/?p=147"},"modified":"2016-08-16T15:25:29","modified_gmt":"2016-08-16T21:25:29","slug":"set-your-children-up-for-success-with-reading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.iseeme.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/21\/set-your-children-up-for-success-with-reading\/","title":{"rendered":"Set Your Children Up for Success with Reading"},"content":{"rendered":"

America has a reading problem. According to the National Institute of Literacy, 14 percent of Americans cannot read and 21 percent of adults read below a\u00a0grade five level. considering that reading is vital to academic and business success, these statistics are appalling.<\/p>\n

Given these numbers, it\u2019s more important than ever to instill an early love of reading in children. Here are few suggestions to give your child a lifelong\u00a0gift: the gift of reading.<\/p>\n

Start Early<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s never too early to start reading to children. Board books<\/a> help teach very young\u00a0children basic concepts such as shapes, colors, and letters, while forming a link between reading and comfort, love, and togetherness. Early reading has a\u00a0measurable impact on academics as well: kids who are read to at an early age do better in educational settings.<\/p>\n

Make Reading a Daily Routine<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bedtime stories are popular for a reason\u2014they offer a chance to cuddle up with mom and dad and share an activity together, and they\u2019re also a comforting\u00a0routine.<\/p>\n

Making reading part of a child\u2019s daily routine from a young age has long-term benefits. children who read at least twenty minutes a day score in the 90th\u00a0<\/sup>percentile on standardized tests.<\/p>\n

Make Reading Special and Fun<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can lead a child to a book, but you can\u2019t make him read unless he enjoys it. Offer children plenty of reading choices, and allow them to pick\u00a0age-appropriate books. Make trips to the library a regular part of life, and ask librarians if they have reading programs or Story time events for young\u00a0readers and pre-readers. Surprising kids with customized books<\/a> is another way to\u00a0make reading fun\u2014what child wouldn\u2019t like to be the hero of their very own story?<\/p>\n

Chapter Books<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chapter books can intimidate young readers who are used to shorter stories. Introduce chapter books at a young age by reading a chapter a night to young\u00a0children, leaving them eager to hear the next part of the story. Older kids and parents can take turns reading chapters and then talking about what\u00a0happened in the book.<\/p>\n

Reading: More than Just Books<\/strong><\/p>\n

Much as we love books at I See Me, we\u2019re willing to admit you can find plenty of other opportunities to encourage reading. Comic books, magazines, the\u00a0internet\u2014even closed captioned television can be used to encourage reading.<\/p>\n

In moderation, video games can play a role in encouraging your child to read. Some games require players be able to read to understand the story or use\u00a0in-game objects, giving the child a motivation to improve reading ability.<\/p>\n

Be a Role Model.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finally, remember children mimic their parents. If you\u2019re reading, your child\u2019s more likely to grow up to be a reader. Some families have set time put
\naside for quiet reading, when all electronics and televisions are turned off, and the family reads.<\/p>\n

Despite our increasingly electronic age\u2014or because of it\u2014reading remains an important skill. Give your child a love of reading, and you make an investment\u00a0in their educations, their careers, and their imaginations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

America has a reading problem. According to the National Institute of Literacy, 14 percent of Americans cannot read and 21 percent of adults read below a\u00a0grade five level. considering that reading is vital to academic and business success, these statistics are appalling. Given these numbers, it\u2019s more important than ever to instill an early love of reading in children. Here are few suggestions to give your child a lifelong\u00a0gift: the gift of reading. Start Early <\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":203,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4,1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nSet Your Children Up for Success with Reading | I See Me!<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Set your child up for success with these helpful tips to make reading fun and a regular activity at an early age. 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