Build the habit of reading daily

You know how important it is to read every day with your child.  But are you running in to obstacles that get in the way of this joyful routine?  Have you had success in the past with reading one, two, maybe three days in a row, but then real life gets in the way?  In this post we will set the right goals to motivate you to read with your child daily.    Next, we will create a system that will make reading daily effortless.  Finally, we will make the habit stick by moving past just staying motivated.

Set the Goal

The fact that you are on this webpage right now means you are ready to start reading to your child every day from here on out.

Tip #1 – Ride the Wave

You are motivated to read with your child, that is why you are here right now.  Go ahead and get your supplies in order this very moment.  Right now find one book to read with your child.  Maybe you need to hop over to Amazon or the bookstore, possibly your library, maybe you just need to step in to the next room.  Go ahead and get that one book RIGHT NOW!  If you don’t have a single book, add one to your grocery list.  Maybe now is the time to text a neighbor or call the school, and ask for just one book.  Get your one book now! Continue reading “Learn to Read :: Set the Stage”