We teach more by what we do than by what we say. Therefore, if I want my children to love to read — they should see me reading! Besides, I still have a lot to learn. Here are 10 easy ways to read more:
Table of Contents
- 1. Make Time
- 2. Get up early.
- 3. Institute a "reading time."
- 4. Maintain a reading list.
- 5. Keep books handy.
- 6. Read a favorite … again.
- 7. Read more than one title at a time.
- 8. Share.
- 9. Read aloud.
- 10. Go audio.
1. Make Time
Nothing happens unless we carve out a time slot devoted specifically to it.
Think:
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2. Get up early.
There is something about the early quiet that enhances a good book.
Set the alarm. Make a cup of coffee. Enjoy!
3. Institute a “reading time.”
Take a break in the afternoon.
Make a time when the entire household can be quiet and rest. While your children are resting, you rest…and read!
4. Maintain a reading list.
Reading is much easier when you already know what you want to read.
Further Reading:
5. Keep books handy.
If you need to run by the library, schedule that time, too. Have a stack to work through, or digital files ready to go.
Further Reading:
6. Read a favorite … again.
Our recommended reading list reflects those books I’ve likely read more than once. In some cases, significantly so!
7. Read more than one title at a time.
You might have a biography, a book of interest, and a fictional title all going at once. This is easier when you set aside a specific time to read a specific type of book.
8. Share.
It is fun to share what we have read — narration for adults. And our enthusiasm spurs enthusiasm in another.
Further Reading:
9. Read aloud.
Keep the TV off. Make time as a family to enjoy books together.
Further Reading:
10. Go audio.
Great for long car trips.
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