In this article you will learn 9 strategies to learn how to encourage reading in adolescents. They are based on a study of more than 2,500 people and the recommendations of a literature professor.
There are many benefits for a child when he acquires the habit of reading from an early age. However, to know how to encourage reading in adolescents and children; It is not an easy task for any parent today. It is much more entertaining for any child to use the Ipad, the computer and spend whole hours playing video games.
One of the most important habits of entrepreneurs is their constant search for learning; and what better place to find it than books. In them is the source of new knowledge.
In this way, if we manage to learn how to encourage reading in adolescents, we can encourage them to all kinds of learning; including entrepreneurship.
How to promote reading in adolescents.
1. Make them feel like it’s their decision.
According to a study carried out by the British company Scholastic, 71% of the parents interviewed would like their children to read a little more. In addition, they would also like them to spend less time on activities that involve being in front of a screen.
This study, which brought together 2,558 people, including parents and children, pointed out that the key for minors to read more is for them to be free when choosing their books.
91% of 6 year olds to 17 year olds stated: “My favorite books are those that I have chosen by myself.”
“86% of children said they feel proud and have a sense of triumph every time they finish a book”
2. Suggest books that spark their imagination.
Other important factors that the study showed is that most children prefer books that make them laugh.
Those that let them use their imagination or those that have fantastic stories were also highlighted.
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3. Fosters the need for learning.
Today, people from a young age are interested in learning and acquiring new knowledge.
The study highlights that a book that teaches something new is very attractive to children over 8 years of age. While those readings that only have fun, are chosen by the little ones.
4. Find books that fit your reality.
In the same way, children between 15 and 17 years old tend to choose books where the characters are in love; which does not seem very attractive for those between 6 to 8 years old. This shows the importance of reading something that adapts to your reality.
5. Teach them the importance of meeting a goal.
Finally, it is highlighted that in the end it does not matter what kind of book they read, since almost 86% say: “I feel proud and have a sense of triumph every time I finish a book.”
If you have been interested in these tips to learn how to encourage reading in adolescents, what comes next will help you a lot.
Germán Cánovas, a literature teacher at the Europa International School, shares some tips he uses with his students on the Tiching platform blog. And that they will surely teach you how to encourage reading in adolescents.
6. Give them a choice of what to read among many options.
Going hand in hand with the previous study, Germán does not force his students to read X or Y books. (Which our teachers did with many of us)
At the end of the reading, Germán meets with his students and listens to their opinions.
Which I think is great. In this way you can modify the list and make it much more accurate.
7. Don’t force them to read.
Germán makes reading a voluntary activity. And he does not fall into the easy way of having them answer questionnaires to find out if they read or not.
8. Arouse their curiosity.
I don’t know what the movie industry would be without trailers. With only a 2-minute video, they arouse our curiosity and we end up going to the movies.
Why don’t you do the same with books?
Germán reads a little in his class with the intention of arousing curiosity in his students so that they continue reading.
9. Use your taste for the “forbidden”.
It goes hand in hand with the previous tip, to the extent that it seeks to arouse their curiosity; but this technique is different.
Germán tells his students that he would love to recommend a book, but he is too strong. This makes them feel challenged and want to know more.
What are you waiting for to go with your son to buy his next book?
We hope this information will be of great help 🙂
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