Reading games is the best way to teach kids how to read

Reading games will definitely the best way to support your kids in learning how to read. Some parent stop reading story to their child when they reach 5 to 7 years old. They expect that the school will continue to develop their language skill which is not entirely the case. The best source of your child vocabulary still come from the story or books you read to them. Reading and continues conversation will develop child vocabulary specially introducing them words that are not familiar with them. Most of the good stories talks more about conceptual and not concrete. Not only this will enhance their ability to read but also helps them to read independently. There are some series of activities to sustain reading habit as you go thru each day.

These are some good reading games you might consider that can play with your child:

• Scrabble - Scrabble are good games to play together with your kids. This game will enhance the mind in creating words out of game piece, which in turn provide lessons in vocabulary retention. But this is, maybe too advanced for younger children. It’s good idea to pair adults and children together

• Crossword Puzzles – This is ideal to play it together with your kid. This is a building word activity which definitely helps kids reading and vocabulary abilities. Normally, it is available in different levels.

• Treasure Hunts – through this game, your kids will think to read clues in order to win. It is always a good idea to let kids do most of the reading and have the older players act as guides.

• Constant story reading. This eventually promotes the habitual reading but also helps bond with your child.

• Have variety of genres. Reading different books on nonfiction, fairies, or adventure fades away curiosity and lets you know more about their favorites.

• Play games.

• Select online games or video games.