Are you looking for ways to spark a love of reading at home?
Read our tips on how to make shared reading enjoyable to help your child grow into a confident, enthusiastic reader.
We have shared some simple, enjoyable ideas to help your child discover the joy of books at every stage of their primary journey. Explore our age-group tips to find practical ways to make reading a natural, fun part of everyday life.
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Reading at home with children aged 3 – 5
Reading at home with children aged 5 – 7
Reading at home with children aged 7 – 9
Reading at home with children aged 9 – 11
Reading at home – Tips for everyone!
Reading in Daily Life
Reading can happen all through everyday life, not just at story time. Children learn from signs in the street, labels on food, menus in cafés or words on a cereal box. Noticing and talking about these words helps them to understand that reading is useful, everywhere, and a natural part of daily life. Reading doesn’t have to be limited to books.
Be a Reading Role Model
You are your child’s first and most important reading role model. When they see you enjoying a book, magazine, or even a recipe, they learn that reading is valuable and fun. By making time to read yourself and sharing that joy with them, you will inspire a love of reading that they will stay with them as they grow.
Visit the local library
Visiting your local library is a great way to explore a wider range of books together at no cost. Children can choose stories that spark their interests and many libraries also offer fun activities like story time or other reading-related activities. It’s a relaxed, welcoming space that helps children to see reading as an adventure.