Daily Tips for Families

Today's Tip for Families

10-30-2024

Keep Reading Interesting With Chapter Books

Books are fabulous, but they’re also easy for your child to take for granted. “After all,” your elementary schooler may think, “they’re always there when I want them, so what’s the hurry to pick one up?” It’s an understandable sentiment, even if it is unfortunate!

Luckily, there are many ways to keep your child enthusiastic about reading—and to foster motivation to do it. One way is by introducing your child to the pleasures of chapter books.

Here’s what to do:

Find a book you think your child will enjoy. Maybe it’s a classic from your own childhood, such as Charlotte’s Web, or a new title that comes highly recommended by a teacher or your librarian.
Take it slowly. Have your child read (or you read aloud) just one chapter each night. The forced waiting will make the time your child does spend with the book all the more precious.
Discuss the book. When you’re not actually reading the story, take time to talk about it. Ask your child to predict what might happen next.
Build on the experience. Once you’ve finished a book your child enjoyed, see if it has a sequel and read that one, too. If it doesn’t, ask your librarian to recommend similar stories or other titles that your child might enjoy.

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West Point Consolidated School District