Blog

What to do When Your Child Doesn’t Like Reading

When my children were younger, one of our favorite activities was to have a reading time each day. But, what do you do with your child that doesn’t like to read? Here are four strategies I used with my children who didn’t like reading. Now, there are times I can’t get my children to stop reading.

Read to your child

Read to your child every day even if it is just five minutes. Even as babies, pull out board books and read to them. As they get older, read some picture books.

I love this time to connect and teach my children. As I read the book, it provides lots of opportunities to ask and answer questions about the story, look at pictures, etc.

One of my favorite ways to read to my kids is reading aloud a chapter book. The kids really looked forward to this time almost as much as I did. One of our favorite read-aloud books was the Ralph S. Mouse series by Beverly Cleary. Another favorite was the Fudge Series by Judy Blume.

Reading

Search for books together

Often kids don’t like to read because books don’t interest them. Find what interests them. Head to your local library to look through books.

Ask the Librarian to recommend books and find ones that interest your child. You may need to take a couple of trips to find books your child likes but don’t give up. It’s worth it to invest time into them.

Use Audiobooks

Listening to books is reading too! Some children are audio learners so an audiobook would be a great way to get them to read.

Even if your child isn’t an audio learner, audiobooks are a great tool to build listening skills and use your imagination. Most public Libraries carry Audiobooks on CD or maybe like our library they have Playaways, which is another audiobook style. (My kids love Playaways!)

Does your child dislike reading? Hang in there!

Keep providing opportunities for them to read. Find books that interest them. Utilize audiobooks. Spend time reading to them even if they are older.

Do you have any other strategies to help your children enjoy reading? If so, please comment below. I would also love to have any read-aloud suggestions.

*If you make a purchase through the provided links, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you in advance for supporting my writing ministry!

Winter Family Fun

I created a PDF of 10 Winter Family Fun ideas. Check out the post here and sign up to receive this PDF in your email inbox today. Or sign up below. Have fun creating meaningful memories. 

2023 Winter Family Fun Product Features

Enter Your Name and Email Below to Get Your FREE 10 Family Fun Ideas + Winter Bucket List PDF!

Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again.

Privacy Policy: We hate spam and promise to keep your email address safe.

2 Comments

  1. Jeannette Jones on July 6, 2022 at 11:43 am

    Good ideas!

    • Anastasia Corbin on July 9, 2022 at 4:26 pm

      Thank you!:)

Leave a Comment





Anastasia Corbin
Welcome, I'm Anastasia!

As an Author and Speaker, I am passionate about sharing God's Word. Check out the Blog and sign up for my weekly newsletter below where I encourage overwhelmed moms to prioritize faith, family, and fitness. If I had a day to myself, you would find me on the beach reading a book.

Love,

Anastasia

Copy of Summer Fun Ideas Product Features + Bonus Templates (3)

Do you need some encouragement from God's Word?

Enter Your Name and Email Below to Sign Up for 5 FREE Phone Lockscreens + Desktop Wallpapers!

Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again.
Fall Fun Ideas Product Features + Bonus Templates (1)

Are you ready to create meaningful memories this Fall?

Enter Your Name and Email Below to Sign Up for 10 FREE Fall Family Fun Ideas!

Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again.

Search the Blog

Categories

Archives

Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons

God created us to live fully, and part of that fullness includes movement every day. When we keep our bodies active, we honor the design God created us for.

Go on a brisk walk, stretch, or just move your body in some way today. Movement is a gift. Embrace it today!

#faithfamilyfitness #fitmama #fasterwaytofatloss #sustainablelifestyle #anastasiacorbin #Cultivate2024
... See MoreSee Less

God created us to live fully, and part of that fullness includes movement every day. When we keep our bodies active, we honor the design God created us for.

Go on a brisk walk, stretch, or just move your body in some way today. Movement is a gift. Embrace it today!

#FaithFamilyFitness #fitmama #fasterwaytofatloss #sustainablelifestyle #anastasiacorbin #cultivate2024