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Motivating Kids to Read
 Studies show that the more children read, the better readers and writers they become.
But what can you do to motivate your children to read more regularly?
As a parent, you know that reading is important, and you probably feel frustrated if your child doesn't like to read. Many forces in children's lives pull them away from reading — television, video games, and after-school activities — but finding a way to incorporate reading and writing activities into your child's daily routine may not be as difficult as it seems. Try the following:
- Learn more about your child's interests and suggest books, magazines, and articles that relate to those topics.
- Sometimes good movies are a starting point for pleasure reading — after seeing a movie based on a book, children will be motivated to read the book.
- Sometimes travel sparks reading, and finding books that relate to a place you visit on a family vacation can get a child hooked.
- Keeps books and other reading materials at home.
- Read books with your children! Children of any age can appreciate being read to.
- Be a good role model — let your children see you reading.
- Try a hands on activity. There are many activities that tie in literacy themes. (Try RIF's activity search for ideas.)
Below, we have cataloged many tips and tricks, activity suggestions, and resources to help you motivate your children to find the joy in reading.
 Try one of the suggestions below or search the database of activity ideas.
 Book Adventure
http://www.bookadventure.org/
Book Adventure, created by Sylvan Learning Foundation, is an online reading motivation program for children in grades K-8. Children create their own book lists, take multiple choice quizzes on the books they've read offline, and earn points and prizes for their literary successes, all while parents keep track of their achievements.
- Reading Rockets: Tips for Encouraging Kids to Read
http://www.readingrockets.org/article.php?ID=393
Find several suggestions for simple ways to motivate your readers.
- Raising Eager Readers
http://www.eagerreaders.com/encourage.html
View advice and book recommendations from the Eager Readers website.
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Look for more resources organized by your child's age group:
 0-4
5-8
9-12
13 & Up
Whole Family
Do your kids like playing on the computer?
Encourage them to try the fun reading and writing games in the RIF Reading Planet.
Planning a Family Trip?
View RIF's state-by-state booklist to give you ideas of what to read when you're on the road.
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20 Ways for Parents to Encourage Reading 
