Inspiring a Love of Reading

Sometimes students need a little inspiration to spark their interest in reading. Ann Cashen, a Corbett Prep teacher and gifted coordinator, shared some of her ideas to instill a love of literacy in students of all ages. All can be done at home, independently or together with parents.

• Read to a stuffed animal
• Read to your pet
• Read outside
• Relax with a book in a bubble bath or in the pool
• Listen to an audiobook at home or when traveling for a family vacation
• Find an unusual or interesting spot to read and take a picture to share with teachers
• Plan a meal the main character would eat, and cook and enjoy it as a family
• Turn off the lights or duck into a tent and read by flashlight
• Create placemats that represent character, setting and conflict to share with family members
• Use the computer to design an ad that ties into the book
• Craft a bookmark for the book and give the book to a friend or a Little Free Library 

Let us know if you try any of these or come up with your own unique idea!