5 Fun Reading Activities For Kids Who Don't Like Reading

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Encouraging reluctant readers is no small feat, but there are activities that parents and educators can use to peak the child's interest and develop their skills. Five fun reading activities are discussed in the following sections.

Tie Me In

Popular children's television shows and movies usually have a variety of character related merchandise to include printed books, audio books, video games and website games. Reward your child by allowing them to watch the program or participate in an outing to the movies if they read the book. Parents can review website and video games to find activities that require reading.

Explore Hobbies

Kids frequently become interested in things such as dinosaurs, rock collecting, crafts, baking or sewing. Allow them to learn more about their interests by taking them to the local library or book store. Find a few of the best ones on your topic and purchase them. Snuggle with your child and read to them, allow them to read to you and ask questions throughout the session to increase their appetite for knowledge.

Games with a Purpose

Let your child's imagination run wild and devise a board game that encourages reading. Incorporate a game board or instruction cards appropriate to their reading level. Play the game together with your child or encourage them to share their game with their friends.

Scavenger Hunt

Create a physical game for children who have high energy levels or an interest in discovery. Plant written clues around your home or yard which lead the child from one location to another until they reach their destination. Place a small surprise or reward at the final clue to reward the child for their work.

Personal Notebook

Expand on the scavenger hunt theme by creating a personalized word or letter notebook. Kids can carry their notebooks with them and identify letters or words in stores or during a drive which match up with their entries. See how many matches they can find in a certain amount of time or in a particular location. Make it a race between children who enjoy competition or use small rewards for meeting preset goals.

About the Author:
Miranda Davis is a writer who enjoys writing on a number of different verticals. For more on reading for children, A Place Called Kindergarten offers readers information on the essentials for child reading.



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