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Do you struggle to get your kids reading? Spark Your Kids Love of Reading: With the kids back to school reading is essential to their success. So we are sharing our reading tips. Why not make reading fun?! Making reading fun will help your kids develop a love for reading every day. We have 15 Easy Ways to Help Your Kids Want to Read. And a printable reading log for you.
Kids Reading
Bonus, we are sharing new books we received from National Geographic Kids, fun ideas, kids' reading tips, and resources to help you spark your kids' love for reading.
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Do you ever ask yourself, ‘How can I get my kids reading more?'
I talked about making a travel case for magazines and books
DIY Reading Nooks and Tee Pees for having a space to read
Plus, I shared nature books for the younger kids
Who helped you learn to read? First, a little backstory of why I love reading so much. Plain and simple, it started as a kid. My mom would read to us, and have us read to her. My youngest daughter is a teenager now. I love reading and discussing books with Sammie. When I visit my grandkids, I love reading to them and having them read to me. Sharing books we love and the love of books.
How do you get your kids to read more?
How do I encourage my child to read?
Learning to read in a tech age might not be what it used to be, like when we were kids. But certain books (and companies) have integrated their books to have companion activities for the books. (See numbers 1 and 2 under Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret)
Making reading a priority, setting time aside for kids to read and do activities related to reading. This will help make kids want to read more.
One thing you can do is have them create reading goals and reward them for reaching their goals with the reading activities . Rewards can be as simple asreading reward stickers to getting a new book…
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Scroll down to see the ways to encourage kids' reading!
Pick books that have topics about exploration, filled with facts or fiction books based on the adventures of real-life explorers, like The Nebula Secret. This book has code-breaking puzzles and a fun storyline that encourages observation, reasoning, and problem-solving. (ages 8-12)
Head to the library together. At the library or when shopping for books, let them pick out a book that interests them, and pick one book you want them to read.
The Almanac website (natgeokids.com/almanac). When visiting the site, I found this Almanac Challenge. It's not about winning, it's about being inspired to read, and participating in activities that make reading even more fun! (Winning would be the icing on the cake). Kids are invited to participate.
On the Almanac website (exploreracademy.com) you will find video book trailers, sneak-peaks of characters, a code-breaking game, and more. Plus, right now is a sweepstake to win a free trip.
Are your kids ready for chapter books?
This is a new chapter book for kids. They will enjoy reading chapter books likeThe Nebula Secret(a novel). The book The Nebula Secret is a fact-fiction-based story, inspired by real life.
At the end of each book, it tells you what is fiction, and facts about the real explorers.
The Nebula Secret touches on these subjects
Geography
History
STEM, exploration
World cultures
Which is awesome if you are homeschooling your kids or want to spark your kids' interest in these subjects.
You can send your pre-order or purchase receipt forThe Nebula Secret to National Geographic Kids and receive a FREE digital issue of National Geographic Kids magazine featuring Explorer Academy games. Email your receipt to [email protected]
The Nebula Book Series is geared towards kids ages 8-12
You canread the first chapter of the book for freeat the exploreracademy
Sammie used to love reading books like The Nebula Secret she's a STEM high school student now. I can't wait to share these books with my grandkids when I visit them. These books are perfect for their ages.
All the kids' books mentioned today and the ones listed below would makegreat gift ideas for kids.
This book has code-breaking puzzles and a fun storyline that encourages observation, reasoning, and problem-solving. (ages 8-12)
