One of the best things about reading, is that you can do it anywhere. I love cuddling up in a cozy place to read.
Recently, I have been trying to motivate my kids to read.
“Do you want to do schoolwork?”
“NO!”
“Do you want to read this really amazing book that I just bought and thought you’d really like?”
“NO!”
So, I’ve been trying to get creative about how I ask, how often I ask, and maybe not ask at all, but demand! I’m definitely still working on finding the right motivation to pique their interest.
One day, I had a stroke of genius and asked my daughter if she wanted to read while we cuddled in BED. Amazingly, she was SO excited! She hopped in and read… willingly! From then on, I have been trying to make the time to cuddle with her and read in bed. Maybe it wasn’t the books or even how I was asking, maybe it was simply the PLACE!
I’ve been wanting to make one of these beautiful reading teepees or reading nooks like you see on Pinterest. Maybe this summer, we will have to really do it!
We are planning to road trip this summer and I REALLY want the kids to read in the car. I loved packing my “to do” bag full of books as a kid. It was a great way to escape to new worlds and have something that was just my own. No having to share markers with my sister or listen to her music… I could read a book of MY choice. I hope I can encourage my kids to do the same.
Where do you read with your kids? If you’re having trouble motivating them, I encourage you to try a new and different LOCATION and make it special to entice them! Tell me your favorite places in the comments below.
Nature is my favorite place to read. Sitting in a sandy spot with feet in water, being near a cozy fire, or viewing a spectacular spot of mountains, trees, and flowers, all bring excitement to reading. But I agree with you, being beside a loved one, mutually reading is by far the very best spot!