Get Boys Reading With These 5 Tips
Do you have a reluctant reader? Many parents have boys who just don’t want to sit reading. But there are ways to get boys reading. These five ways are worth a try!
Why Reading is Great for Highly Sensitive Children
Aside from the obvious educational value, books are great bucket emptiers for highly sensitive children.
Reading is a powerful way to spend quality ‘time in’ with your children.
Books are also a compelling way for a child to get time alone to recharge at the end of a busy day.
Reading is also a highly effective tool for winding down before bedtime.
Boys and Reading
However, if you have sons you may have stumbled upon the common obstacle of a reluctance to read for pleasure.
Boys falling behind in reading is a worrying trend. In every study, every report, it would seem that boys fall behind girls.
Many boys go through a phase where reading ‘for fun’ is not a priority. There are so many other activities vying for their attention, of which gaming is probably top of the list.
However, starting early and instilling a love for reading from an early age can certainly help ensure the reluctance remains a temporary phase.
There are more tips in my article for The Good Men Project.
Head on over to The Good Men Project to read 5 Ways to Get Boys Reading.
Further Resources to Get Boys Reading
- For book ideas for highly sensitive kids head over to 18 Great Books for Highly Sensitive Children.
- For books that get kids reading check out this Pinterest board. It has lots of ideas specifically aimed at boys.
- Boys Read has lots of ideas and resources to help you.
Over to You
How important are books in your home? Do you have a reluctant reader? Do you notice any differences between your sons and daughters when it comes to reading for pleasure?
What tips do you have to get and keep our sons reading?
