17/03/2026
I think it’s fair to say that we all would love our children to excel at reading. However, like any skill, there will be some children who seem to fly along with their reading skills and others who find it a struggle. Whichever way it is for your child, there are some things you can do to give your child the ‘edge’:
📚 read with your child on a daily basis - and several times per day if your child is keen
📚 model reading - lead by example, to show your child that reading is fun, relaxing, enjoyable
📚 choose/help your child choose books they find interesting and fun
📚 praise their reading efforts - the behaviours that we reward with positive attention are the behaviours likely to increase
📚 ensure the book is not too difficult for your child to decode (read). If they have to sound out all the words and struggle through every sentence, it’s too hard. We want success, as success breeds success!
What’s your fav strategy to give your child the reading edge?
