Reading regularly is the key to building fluency and comprehension. Establishing a structured reading time, whether it’s 15-30 minutes before bedtime or after school, helps reinforce the habit. Research suggests that students who read for at least 20 minutes a day are exposed to nearly 1.8 million words a year, significantly boosting their vocabulary and comprehension skills (Scholastic).
✅ Action Tip: Make reading a family activity! Set aside time for everyone—parents included—to read together.
A reading-friendly environment encourages kids to pick up books more often. Ensure that your child has age-appropriate and diverse reading materials readily available at home.
✅ Action Tip: Set up a cozy “reading nook” with comfortable seating, good lighting, and a bookshelf filled with a mix of fiction and non-fiction books
Incorporate educational apps, audiobooks, and interactive storytelling tools that make reading fun and engaging. Edutainment—a blend of education and entertainment—has been shown to improve children’s motivation to read (Parents.com).
✅ Action Tip: Try apps like Epic!, Reading Eggs and Storynory, which provide interactive and engaging reading experiences.
✅ Action Tip: After your child finishes a book, ask:
What was your favorite part?
What do you think will happen next?
How did the characters change throughout the story?
This approach integrates reading with hands-on activities in subjects like science and social studies. By connecting reading materials with real-world experiences, students develop a deeper understanding of what they read.
Many schools are now setting aside time specifically for unstructured, self-selected reading to encourage students to explore books based on their interests (Vox).
Teachers are integrating gamified reading platforms into the classroom, making reading challenges more interactive. Some schools use apps like Lexia, Prodigy English, and Book Creator to make literacy fun (Courier Mail).
A child’s reading success isn’t just shaped in the classroom—it starts at home. By setting realistic New Year’s resolutions focused on reading, you can help your child develop skills that will benefit them for a lifetime. Whether it’s creating a consistent reading routine, using technology effectively, visiting the library, or making reading interactive, small changes can make a big difference.
📌 What’s your reading goal for your child in 2025? Let’s make it the year of literacy! 🎉📖
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