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Encourage Kids to Read More with Kindle and Printables

Did you know March is National Reading Month? This is certainly one theme I can get excited about. Here in Chiberia, we’ve been reading together an awful lot due to being trapped in the house to avoid lung-stopping cold temperatures.

The joy of reading has not come naturally to either of my kids and I don’t want to force them and turn it into a punishment. I want them to read more because they want to.

It’s so important for their future and can be so much fun. I’ve come up with a couple ideas to encourage them to read more and they’re actually working!

Chesney reading on her Kindle.

Reading is Super Important

Like we all don’t already know that. The goal to read more is being shoved in our faces all the time. I remember seeing this powerful infographic a few years ago and I thought it was so interesting… it really drives the importance of daily reading home.

Importance of Reading infographic.
Kindle with books for kids on it.

If 20 minutes is that awesome, then I want my kids to read more like 30 or 40 minutes. Why not? Well, as a full time student myself, I don’t have the time to pick out appropriate books, monitor them to make sure they’re actually reading, or even just remind them–I’m not home enough. 

Thankfully the Amazon Kindle with FreeTime Unlimited ($2.99/month) has pulverized all these obstacles.

The new Kindle has a 20% faster processor, twice the storage, and now features a touch interface. The battery life is measured in weeks, not hours and I was able to link my Facebook, Twitter and Goodreads accounts in just a couple minutes.

New amazon Kindle.

Kids Read More with Kindle

Rather than nag the kids about their daily reading, the Kindle makes it more like a game so I don’t have to constantly remind them.

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They have access to thousands of age appropriate materials and the more they read the more achievements they unlock. To make this even more fun, I have made coordinating achievement coupons that they can trade in for spending money or other privileges.

You can print your own by clicking on the image.

Printables to encourage kids to read more.

Vocabulary Builder

One of my other favorite features of the new Kindle is the ability for the kids to look up definitions of any word they hold their finger on. That word and its definition are then put onto a virtual flashcard so they can practice them all later without interrupting the plot. This is also a priceless resource for bilingual kids.

With Easter just around the corner, I think the Easter Bunny should stock up on Kindles for all the kids! If you have a little reader, here are some gift ideas for people who love to read.

Official E-Reader of the National PTA

Kindle and the National PTA are working together to help families get together and read more. To learn more about the collaboration or to host a Family Reading Experience in your area, visit www.pta.org/familyreading.

Happy National Reading Month! Encourage your kids to read more and don’t leave home without your Kindle!

Adam reading on his kindle in a waiting room.

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

kristin

Thursday 26th of March 2015

We love our kindle. So many great books available. i fort makes less mess with the kids when we travel.

Autumn @Mamachallenge

Wednesday 25th of March 2015

My son reads every night, but it can sometimes be a struggle. Achievement coupons and a Kindle both sound like amazing ways to help get children excited about reading!

Jenny

Wednesday 25th of March 2015

I had no idea Kindle had all of this now!! What a great way to encourage kids to read more often!

Alena Belleque

Wednesday 25th of March 2015

I've been adamant for years that I have no interest in an eReader, because I adore and prefer reading books I can hold in my hands, and see on my shelf. BUT...I'm coming around. For one thing, I'm out shelf space - and for another, it would be awesome to be able to take a library with us everywhere, especially traveling with a toddler/preschooler! This is a very cool feature, and another check in the "yes" column for making the investment.

Tess

Wednesday 25th of March 2015

That would be something my daughter would love. And really needs!