Some parents have a more laid back approach to philosophy about children and learning. Laid back is definitely not lazy. Laid back, is just a different approach.
If you’re a big reader yourself or if you’re homeschooling, you’re probably concerned about how to teach your child to read. Reading is one of the most important skills a person can learn, and a great joy in life.
5 Laid Back Methods For Teaching A Child To Read
Be a reader yourself
Children naturally want to copy adult behavior. If your kids see you often with your nose in a book, they will probably begin to wonder what is so interesting about this activity.
Read to your kids
Read to your kids early and often. I believe that the best way to teach your child to read is to NOT teach your child to read, but to read to them.
Read to your child because you enjoy it and it’s fun.
Don’t worry so much
Don’t worry about a right or wrong way of reading to your child.
If your preschool-age child isn’t interested in books yet, don’t fret.
If your 3 year old wants to point at pictures or turn to favorite pages and ask a million questions, don’t fuss. Make reading together pleasant, not stressful.
Pick topics that interest your child
Let your child pick books from the library or bookstore that they are interested in, and age appropriate.
Strictly limit TV and other electronic media
A growing body of evidence is pointing to the fact that TV, video games and computer usage are hurting our children’s interest in reading.
TV and video games rewire the brain and teach it to be lazy. Reading is much more brain work, because the mind can’t be passive while engaging it, unlike electronic media.
Kids who are steered away from the TV, will be more likely to pick up a book.
Above all, have fun snuggling up with your child and enjoy reading together.
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