What is a Reluctant Reader?
A person that does not show an interest in reading and may have trouble connecting with books independently.
Strategies to Help Engage the Reluctant Reader
Finally, be a role model to your child! When a child sees their parent reading frequently and discussing books, they will value reading to a greater extent.
- Help your child find books and magazines that focus on sports, music, art or other interests.
- Encourage your child to read comic books or graphic novels.
- Offer your child manuals, non-fiction texts, and Internet sites as an alternative to fictional stories.
- Allow your child to reread familiar and favorite stories.
- Encourage books that are also movies. Read the book and then see the movie.
- Make reading a social experience by joining a book club or reading with family members or friends.
- Remember to include audio books, poetry, joke books and almanacs as reading material.
Finally, be a role model to your child! When a child sees their parent reading frequently and discussing books, they will value reading to a greater extent.