Love of reading and strong reading skills are some of the most fundamental indicators of child’s future academic achievements and success. And the earlier you can get your child to fall in love with reading, the better.
According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, it is crucial to build reading skills by the time the child turns 8 years old. According to the study, up until that age, children are learning to read, but afterward, they are reading to learn.
The Montessori Method offers many ways to help encourage children to read. Here are a few that will help instill the habit of reading in your child:
Reading is a wonderful learning activity that can be enjoyed by children and parents alike and help you bond. It can be done starting at the youngest of ages, as even infants will find the sound of their parents’ voice to be soothing. Make reading an everyday habit to really get the most benefit from it and instill the habit of reading in your child. It only takes a few minutes a day, but the benefits will last a lifetime.
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