Print Motivation includes being interested in and enjoying books.
Why Is It Important?
Kids who enjoy books and reading will be curious about reading and motivated to learn to read themselves. Motivation is important because learning to read is HARD WORK!
Children who have negative experiences with books and reading wind up with less interest in reading and less desire to learn.
It's important that we make sure our children start reading and listening from day one and that they have a good time with books. We want them to want to be read to often, we want them to know books are interesting and reading is a pleasureable experience.
What Can You Do to Help Build this Skill?
- Have fun!
- Read books you both like.
- Stop (or shift gears) when it is no longer fun. Length of time is not important; enjoyment is!