Sunday 7 September 2014

Create A Home Library And Encourage Your Child To Read More

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Do you want to set up your children’s books neatly at home? Do you wish to make it simpler and easier for your child to find and access books? Then you need to plan for having a home library for your kids that will inspire them to read and learn more.

Why Make A Home Library For Your Child
Why jam children’s books in bookcases or keep them scattered around the floor? A home library will not only make finding books easier but the decorative aspect of your library will encourage your child to use the library frequently. Eileen Kennedy-Moore Ph.D, a renowned child psychologist, says “ Books are important for children. Books can be entertaining, intriguing, engaging or comforting. They help kids understand their own experiences and the world around them.” 
 
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As it is challenging to understand which books will be more interesting to your child, you must build a home library for arranging all of their favourite books neatly. Making your own library is not as tough as it may sound. Simply follow these helpful tips-

Select The Right Place
 
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Choose the right place to set up the home library for your child. Make sure that the design of the space is exciting yet welcoming which will motivate your child to read. You can place some book shelves for kid, beanbags, pillows, cushions and funky kids’ chairs where your little angel can settle down and read his/her a favourite story. Ensure that the space gets enough light.

Make Books Accessible 
 
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Make sure that you keep the books within the reach of your child. If the books are kept too high and your kid cannot access them by himself, then there is no point in making this library. You should ensure that you use sturdy, low and durable book shelves so that you kids may choose their favourite books safely on their own.

Repair Damages In Books
 
I am sure you don’t want damaged and ripped books in your library. So check the books thoroughly and repair all the rips and tears that you find using library tape. This will make sure that the books last longer and your library stays full.


Keep Rotating Regularly 
 
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It is a good idea to rotate the books on display frequently. By changing the books you will encourage your child to check out new books and read new stories thus making him/her more knowledgeable and learned.


Focus On Your Kid’s Interests
 
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It is imperative that you correctly respond to the reading interests of your child. Fill book shelves for kid with magazines, books, comics and latest catalogues regarding topics that fascinates your kids. You can find proper books on specific topics and subjects with some help from the local librarian or your child’s teacher.

Change Books 
Establish a system for lending books with other kids and their parents. Children can choose to share and swap their favourite story books with their friends and explore new stories.

Enhance The Experience 
Encourage and inspire your kids to think about and retell their favourite stories by offering art materials, character puppets, cut-outs and a flannel board for acting out the stories.

Create Story Books
 
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Motivate your kids to make their own story books by dictating, drawing and writing their own stories and books as well as by designing bookmarks. Provide them with adequate paper, crayons, pencils and markers and just watch the magic happen. Make sure you add their creations to your home library as it will boost their confidence.

There you have it...some of the best tips and ideas for creating your own home library for your child. If you have any additional ideas, tips, queries and/or concerns, then post your comments below.

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