Make Reading Part of Your Family Time
With the busyness of family life Family Time is increasingly precious. During winter we often have time to spend indoors relaxing with our children. So why not make reading part of this valuable time with your sons? It is important that children see their parents reading for pleasure as well as information. Role modelling reading for pleasure cannot be under-estimated and is the best way to encourage good reading habits in your child. You don't have to wait until the children are in bed to pick up your book, make sure they see you reading! So this winter, leave the dishes in the sink a bit longer, mow the lawn next weekend and snuggle up on the couch with your son and a good book!
A suggestion is to not only discuss with your son what he is reading but discuss what you are reading and why you choose that particular book; was it that you like the genre, a friend recommended it, you read a review or you wanted to learn more about a certain topic? This type of discussion role models book selection skills and decision-making to your son.
Happy reading!
Mrs Kathryn Salt
Junior School Teacher-Librarian
