Schoolyard Scholars: 5 Effective ways to raise a reader
Today a reader, tomorrow a leader. Read on to find out out how to raise your little one to be a reader!
Admit it – you probably secretly hope your kid will become the next Einstein, Nobel Laureate or Pulitzer Prize-winning author. As a parent, it goes without saying that we all want the best for our children. After all, it is the desire of all parents for our little ones to become cultured critical thinkers in the near future.
As it is a universally acknowledged truth that reading is the proverbial fountain of knowledge, it comes as no surprise to find parents browbeating their children in a fruitless attempt to get them to pick up a book! This is especially commonplace in our technologically-oriented age where you would be hard-pressed to find a child who would rather read than stay glued to the iPad.
If you’re one of the many frustrated parents hoping to pique your child’s interest in reading, check out the gallery for our 5 fail-safe ways to raise an avid reader!
Ashley Anand
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