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Conclusion
When children find reading fun and
enjoyable, they are likely to frequently
spend time with books, become
engaged readers, and gain the benefits
of leisure reading. Developing a love
of reading early gives a child a head-
start on expanding their vocabulary
and building independence and
self-confidence. It helps children
learn to make sense, not only of
the world around them, but also
people, building social-emotional
skills and, of course, imagination.

4. Let children choose books
Children enjoy reading and spend more leisure time reading when they
choose their books. When forced to read a book selected by a parent, they
do not always enjoy reading and sometimes don’t even read the books. The
freedom to select books leads to a positive attitude towards reading, better
engagement with the book, and a more enjoyable reading experience.

Additionally, children should be allowed to read whatever materials they
find interesting, be it comics, magazines, or poetry. Doing otherwise
may reduce their potential to engage in recreational reading.

5. Talk about books
Having discussions about books is another way to spark children’s interest
in reading. However, these should centre on books that might appeal to
the child rather than on the books that you, as an adult, find engaging.
Many children say that book discussions and recommendations from
parents, friends, and teachers have led them to read certain books.

Children who may not be interested in reading will have subjects and
topics that they are excited about, such as sports, movies or animals.
Discussing books on a topic or subject that the child finds exciting
will likely whet their appetite for books covering those topics. For enquiries or more information visit:
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