Want to help your child fall in love with reading? Sometimes it’s just about finding creative, engaging ways to make books feel like an adventure. Here are some tried-and-true strategies to get kids of all ages excited to read:
🎲 Turn it Into a Game: Create a reading bingo board with fun challenges like “Read under a blanket fort” or “Read a book with a talking animal.” Offer little prizes or stickers for completing each square!
👫 Buddy Reading: Pair up and take turns reading pages or even acting out the scenes. Reading together can be a fun, shared experience that takes the pressure off.
📚 Explore Different Formats: Audiobooks, graphic novels, or even comic strips can open doors for kids who might not be excited about traditional chapter books. It all counts!
📝 Let Them Be the Author: Encourage your child to make their own mini-books or comic strips. They can write the story, draw the pictures, and share it with family and friends.
🦕 Tap Into Their Interests: Does your kid love dinosaurs, space, or mysteries? Find books that match those passions—they’ll be much more excited to read about topics they already love.
Most importantly, keep reading fun and pressure-free. Celebrate every page they turn, every story they finish, and every spark of imagination that lights up along the way. To make reading extra special this summer, join our Summer Reading Program! You can download our reading tracker to make every book an adventure and explore our merch collection for fun prizes and cozy reading gear.
