Parents and caregivers often ask how they can get their children interested in reading, interested enough to turn off the TV and to read on their own?
Years of research show that the best way is for the parent to serve as a model reader by reading to the child and by reading themselves. If the father cant read the text, he can stimulate his childs imagination by telling stories using a picture book. In addition, he can ask other significant adults to read to younger children and ask older children to read to him. He can take frequent trips to the library with the child to check out books and get to know the childrens librarian and childrens library programs. • Establish a daily routine. Fathers can set a time for homework, chores and other activities; use TV wisely by limiting viewing to no more than two hours a school day; and work with their child on homework and special projects, guiding them through the steps involved and encouraging them along the way. Parents dont need to have in-depth knowledge of a subject, but can be supportive of their child in working through tough spots in her or his school work. • Make the most of bedtim
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- Parents and caregivers often ask how they can get their children interested in reading, interested enough to turn off the TV and to read on their own?
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