Here’s the secret: let them choose. Sure, you might want them to read a classic, but if they want a book about a unicorn who plays soccer? Let them. Choice is what builds a lifelong reader.
Make reading cozy. A special blanket, a flashlight, a snack—make it an experience. When they associate books with warm, happy moments, they’ll keep reading forever.
And don’t be afraid to read together out loud. Even if they can read on their own, hearing your voice makes the story alive. Plus, you might just catch yourself laughing at the same jokes.
