| Print motivation is children’s
interest in and enjoyment of books. Children who enjoy books will read more.
Children become good readers by practicing.
To develop print motivation children need to
 | value and enjoy reading |
| view reading as an activity to be shared with others |
| see reading as a way to learn about their interests |
| read widely for enjoyment and for gathering information |
| be at ease with various formats and genres |
You can encourage print motivation in children by
| beginning to read books early in children’s lives (from infancy is
best) |
| making book-sharing a special time with lots of one-to-one
interaction |
| letting the babies and toddlers see you reading |
| taking the children to the library from a young age |
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