Reading is a great activity for all kids, whether they are starting a new journey into online tutoring or just trying to develop their imaginations and curiosity. But not all kids take to reading right away. For parents, getting little ones to take up a book is a challenge, but these tips can make the transition to reader a little easier.

1. Remember Text is Everywhere for Online Tutoring

Kids may not want to open up a young adult novel or read text offered by an online tutor. But reading is fundamental because words are everywhere in day-to-day life. Increase kids’ exposure to literature of all kinds, including comic books, graphic novels, games with written rules and instructional books for baking and crafts.

2. Hang Out Near Books

Your local library has all sorts of activities for families. Attend something fun with your little one on a regular basis. They may love a puppet show or hands-on activities. As much as possible, wander around the space with your child to let them see, touch and browse through books. This helps kids connect a pleasant afternoon with reading and exposes them to a wide array of material that may spark their interest.

3. Be a Role Model – Even if You’re Not an Online Tutor

Do you love reading? You may have done some online tutoring of your own, or just enjoy an evening perusal of a novel or magazine. Read in front of your child so they see how much you enjoy it. Hang on to reading material and pass it out at a moment’s notice, whenever your child is bored or restless. Eventually, your child may gratefully accept the distraction.

4. Browse the Internet

With careful monitoring, you can find web-based text that’s perfect for your kids. There are online tutors, blogs on kid-friendly topics and a wealth of information that’s available to be explored. Even if your child flips back and forth between online text and other internet content, the additional exposure to words helps increase their vocabulary and general knowledge about topics that interest them.

Most of all, reading should be enjoyable. Kids who aren’t forced to read can grow to see the activity as pleasant instead of a punishment. If your child is reluctant to pick up a book, try reading together so you have a bonding moment as well as one that increases cognitive ability. Simply integrating reading with other supportive parenting acts can make the experience positive for you both.