How to Get My Child Interested in Reading

Engage Their Interests

First, it is important to determine if there are specific issues that need to be addressed:

• Instruction doesn’t match your child’s learning style, leading to various reading struggles
• Lack of focus/short attention span
• Bored/not engaged
• Previous negative experiences with reading

If these issues are not a factor or they have been addressed, there are a few things that can increase a child’s interest in reading:

• Let your child choose books that are of interest to them
• Allow your child to get a library card to check out books
• Read to your child, take turns reading out loud, and schedule independent reading time for your child and yourself
• Engage with your child about what they are reading, encouraging them to share via conversation, writing, drawing, acting, etc.
• Create a fun, encouraging, and stress-free reading environment without pressure, punishment, or unrealistic expectations

Learn More

If you want to learn more about how to get your children interested in reading, check out the resources below.

The Importance of Finding Your Child's Learning Style

Help! My Child is Struggling with Paying Attention!

How Teaching with Body Movement Results in Enriched Learning Experiences

Teaching Strategies That Help Children Improve Focus