{"id":7074400,"date":"2026-10-03T14:14:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T14:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7074400"},"modified":"2026-10-03T14:14:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T14:14:24","slug":"how-to-motivate-reluctant-readers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7074400","title":{"rendered":"How to motivate reluctant readers"},"content":{"rendered":"


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There are different reasons why a child may not want to read:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1. They haven\u2019t found books that suit their interests<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2. They can read but prefer to be active and not sit still long enough to read<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3. They struggle with reading and therefore find it a daunting task<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Here are some tips that may help to motivate a reluctant reader:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1. Choose books that contain topics that interest your child. It doesn\u2019t have to be a story \u2013 it can be a comic, a non-fiction book, a manual on bike maintenance, a book on the child\u2019s favourite sport or celebrity \u2013 anything that relates to the interest of the child.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2. If your child finds their current books too difficult, go back to easier texts. This doesn\u2019t mean you select \u2018baby\u2019 books, but books appropriate to the child\u2019s age, but with simpler or less text. Use the illustrations to tell the story \u2013 or make it up as you go along \u2013 anything to reduce the stress of performing for the child and making it an enjoyable experience.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Read in front of your child \u2013 lead by example. Share things you find in a book or magazine with your child \u2013 a funny incident, story or poem \u2013 or a useful tip – show him\/her how useful and enjoyable reading can be.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4. Have the child\u2019s vision checked \u2013 to rule out any medical problems.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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5. Read books aloud to your child and encourage the child to join in small sections of the book \u2013 such as one character in the story \u2013 or captions. Make the reading fun, rather than a chore.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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6. For restless children, create activities that involve reading without sitting still such as cooking and following a recipe or a scavenger hunt following written clues, or how to repair a puncture on a bike.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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7. Use on-line stories that are animated \u2013 to create a more visual and audible experience.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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9. Set aside a specific time each day for reading to create a routine. It doesn\u2019t need to be long \u2013 just 10 minutes a day is sufficient. Make sure it\u2019s a quiet, comfortable place.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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10. Try not to show your anxiety about their reading progress. Make it as fun as you can and relax more \u2013 it usually resolves itself in time.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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