As the famous quote says, “child is the father of man” as we all know, each habit forms in childhood. Like that reading is a beautiful habit for making a child become a better person. How does reading help a child in future? Or is it an essential habit that develops in childhood?
A child’s mind is like a clear state of water, and the thoughts we sow in their early childhood remain forever. It must be an excellent experience if we lead our children in the world of reading. Early childhood is the correct age that we can make them understand the real world of reading. A child can explore their imagination through reading, which helps them to increase their curiosity.
Reading helps a child to use their ideas and take them to the world of letters. It also helps to increase their concentration and vocabulary. A child is curious and keeps asking about their doubts till it is clear. When they start reading a book, their eyes are stuck on the colourful pages and pictures; it is the beginning of loving books.
The best ways to develop reading habits in children are,
- Read aloud the stories and let them listen first.
- Give your child a colourful picture story or pop-up books, which help increase interest.
- Fix a scheduled time for reading.
- Let them allow to choose what they want to read.
- It is beneficial to create a reading room or arrange a small library alongside the house.
- Take them to the library, the treasure house of knowledge.
Give as many books to your children and sure books will take your kids to the wonderful world of knowledge and enthusiasm.