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Print MotivationTeaching children that reading is fun represents an important first-step in getting them ready to read. Learning to appreciate reading does require effort on the child's part. Children that see reading as fun and rewarding will "stick to it" and be motivated to learn. When reading to babies, pre-talkers, and pre-readers, it is important to have fun doing it - read to a child when you are in a good mood. A few joyous minutes sharing a book is worth much more than a half-hour or more when the reader sees it as a "chore." Enjoy sharing books - it's a special time with a child. Allow them to ask questions and participate. Talk to your child about how a book relates to their life and experiences. Allow the child to direct the reading. The key to remember is that reading to a child every day is only beneficial when it is a happy experience. Make reading time stress-free and upbeat - show your child how much you love this special time together. Modeling reading behavior is not enough - we need to be happy, joyous, and carefree when sharing reading with a child. It helps to have a comfortable place to read - holding a small child on your lap is great. Make the space you share reading in special and read books that you and your child will be interested in. Children who enjoy books will want to learn to read and are more likely to become lifelong readers. To develop and maintain the motivation to read, children need to:
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