How to get kids to look away from their screens and take pleasure in books

Submitted by Judy Hanning on Wed, 2017-10-25 03:00

In order to encourage your children to read instead of playing with electronics, you should be an example and read with them when possible.

The simple answer is to read — yourself, with and to your kids — whenever you can. Make books a part of your routine, your home decor, your conversations.
~ The Washington Post

Key Takeaways:

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Read yourself, with and to your kids to give them a love for reading.
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At school and at home it is up to the adults to start the spark of reading.
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Kids are more likely to read if they see adults reading.
Read the full article here:
http://www.readingrockets.org/news/how-get-kids-look-away-their-screens-and-take-pleasure-books