Parents know how to inspire a love of books in babies and toddlers: Just put them on your lap, and start reading. But as kids get older and go to school, reading can be seen as work rather than fun — and kids, especially teens, may stop reading for pleasure. Here are nine ways to get teens reading, either again or for the first time.
Merge Movies With Books
Hollywood is turning to teen lit for ideas more than ever. Offer your teen the print version to read before or after a big film adaptation comes out, and talk about the similarities and differences between the two. Read our blog, list of Educational Must See Movies.
Blogging (For school managers)
Given teens topic(s) or asking them to choose topic of their interest to blog and post on your school management system were other users (students) will view and make comments. This have more benefits than getting teen reading. Teens will want to read and understand before blogging. School Software Pro makes it easy for teens whom their school are using it.
Get Graphic
Gone are the days when graphic novels were dismissed as comic books. Now recognized as literature, they may be the key to getting some teens hooked on books. They’re available in a wide range of good book shops — from adventure and fantasy to historical fiction, memoir, and biography — so certainly there’s a graphic novel out there to suit your teen’s taste.
Read: EDUCATIONAL MUST SEE MOVIES
Lure Them With Adult Books
Find nonfiction titles on subjects your teen’s curious about, such as climate change, race, religion, political corruption, or true crime. Check adult nonfiction bestseller lists to see what’s catching fire. Funny adult books also work.
Try Poetry
Novels in verse are a popular trend. All that white space on the page makes them easy to read, and the spare, lyrical approach can really pack a punch. Try Animal Farm.
Let Them Listen
Spark teens’ interest by getting an audio book to listen to on the way to school or on long drives. Let them download audiobooks to their smartphones. (They won’t risk looking uncool, because they’ll be under headphones or have their earbuds in.)
Model Reading
Read at home where your teens can see you. Talk about what you’re reading, and express your enjoyment. Always take a book or magazine along when you go to the beach or face waiting in a long line. Send your teen the message that reading is a pleasure, not a chore.
Keep Reading Material Around
Kids who grow up with lots of books around tend to read more. Stock the bathroom, car, dining table — wherever there’s a captive audience — with comic books, graphic novels, and magazines geared to your teens’ interests. There’s nothing wrong with “micro-reading.
Give The Gift Of Reading
Hand your teen a gift card to your local bookstore. They’ll discover the treasure-hunt fun of looking for a good book.
