A book 。

is a dream that you hold in your hand.

– Neil Gaiman

如何培养孩子的终身阅读爱好

As we celebrate Reading Month at SAIS with our reading festival and house competition, we want to share our top tips for nurturing a love of reading in children. Drawing from our experiences as educators and parents, and inspired by How to Raise a Reader by P. Paul and M. Russo, we’ve compiled practical advice to help foster a lifelong love of reading in your child.

在SAIS庆祝阅读月之际，我们将举办嘉年华和团队比赛等活动。同时，我们也想分享一些培养孩子阅读兴趣的最佳建议。基于我们作为教育工作者和家长的经验，并借鉴P. Paul和M. Russo优秀作品《如何培养阅读者》的启发，我们汇总了培养孩子养成终身阅读爱好的最佳建议。

YOU

一切从你开始！

It All Starts with You

It may be cliché, but it's true: children will do as you do, not as you say. If you want your child to be enthusiastic about picking up a book, you need to demonstrate your own enthusiasm. Show excitement when a new book by your favorite author is released, and express the emotional highs and lows of your reading journey. By regularly reading in front of your children and sharing your excitement, you normalize the habits you wish to instill in them.

这或许听起来很老套，但却是真理：孩子们会模仿你的行为，而不是你的话。如果你希望孩子热衷于阅读书籍，你需要表现出自己对此事的热爱。对你最喜欢作者的新书发布表示兴奋，并分享你阅读旅程中的情感起伏。通过在孩子面前定期阅读并分享你的兴奋感，你可以让他们看到：你希望他们培养的习惯是多么美好。

DISCRETION

审慎是最明智的部分！

Discretion is the Best Part of Valor

The temptation to evaluate your child’s reading performance can feel irresistible at times. Books with large numbered bands declaring your child’s reading level can seem like perfect motivation—“Wow! You are in the blue band already!” However, this can backfire. If your child is struggling or falling behind their peers, it can undermine their confidence and happiness regarding reading. Conversely, if they rush through books for the sake of external rewards, they may miss the true goal: a genuine love of reading. Instead, engage your children in conversations about the content of what they are reading rather than focusing on their reading band.

有时候，我们会忍不住去评估孩子们的阅读能力。分级读物似乎可以说明你孩子的阅读水平，看起来很完美——“哇！你已经在蓝色区了！”然而，这可能会适得其反。如果你的孩子在阅读上挣扎或落后于同龄人，这可能会打击他们的自信心以及减少阅读的愉悦感。相反，如果他们为了得到外部奖励而匆忙完成阅读任务，他们也可能会错过真正的目标：对阅读的热爱。因此，不如和孩子们讨论他们的阅读内容，而不是关注他们的阅读级别。

PIPELINE

成为通道，而非守门人！

Be the Pipeline, Not the Gatekeeper

Avoid being overly pushy or opinionated about the books your child chooses. As their primary source of books into their teenage years, your role is to facilitate their interests rather than control them. Kids are perceptive; if they feel you are channeling them toward books you want them to read instead of allowing them to explore, they may feel restricted. While ensuring that the content is age-appropriate, granting them freedom in their book choices fosters a sense of autonomy and enjoyment in reading.

家长应避免对孩子选择的书籍过于强势或主观。作为青少年时期主要的书籍来源，你的角色是促进他们的兴趣，而不是控制他们。孩子们很敏感；如果他们感觉到你在引导他们阅读你希望他们读的书，而不是让他们去探索，他们可能会感到受限。在确保内容适龄的同时，允许他们自由选择书籍，可以培养他们的自主感和阅读乐趣。

TOGETHER

家庭阅读计划！

The Family that Reads Together

Many families have daily or weekly rituals—think “movie night!” As your child begins to choose their own books and read independently, consider organizing family reading time, just like you would gather around the TV for a favorite show. This reinforces the idea that reading is a family activity, providing an opportunity for children to share their experiences and discoveries from their own reading adventures.

许多家庭有每日或每周的仪式——比如“电影之夜！”当你的孩子开始选择自己的书籍并独立阅读时，可以考虑组织家庭阅读安排，就像你们围坐在电视前观看最爱的节目一样。这强化了阅读是家庭活动的理念，通过他们自己的阅读冒险之旅，给孩子们提供一个分享他们的经历和发现的机会。

SHELF

书架与避风港！

A Shelf and Sanctuary

From a young age, provide your child with their own shelf on the family bookcase. While eReaders are convenient, nothing compares to the satisfaction of adding a finished book to a physical shelf and seeing their collection grow like a row of trophies. Over time, as their shelf fills up, they can curate their collection, showcasing their favorite books and expressing their identity as readers. It's never too early to start this practice!

从小就为孩子在家庭书架上，提供一个自己的图书区。虽然电子书阅读器很方便，但没有什么比将一本读完的书放入实体书架上并看到他们的藏书不断增加更令人满意。随着时光流转，可以让他们以读者的身份，整理自己的藏书，展示他们最喜欢的书籍。从小就开始实践，永远都不算太早！

EXPERT

让孩子成为专家！

Let Your Child Be the Expert

Encouraging children to become fluent readers in a second language can be challenging, especially if you don’t speak that language yourself. However, this situation presents a wonderful opportunity for your child to take on the role of an expert. Ask them to translate parts of the book for you and share the stories they are reading in their second language. This not only allows you to celebrate your child's talents and achievements but also helps foster a bilingual love of reading.

鼓励孩子用第二语言流利阅读，特别是当你自己不会的那种语言时，这可能会很具挑战性。然而，这种情况为你的孩子提供了一个绝佳的机会，让他们成为专家。请他们为你翻译书中的部分内容，并分享他们在第二语言中阅读的故事。这不仅让你能够庆祝孩子的才能和成就，还帮助培养双语的阅读热爱。

TIME

静待花开！

Let Them Take Their Time

Learning to read and mastering literacy skills comes at a different pace for every child. It’s easy to feel anxious when comparing your child to others, especially when you hear about a child who read Harry Potter in kindergarten. But remember, each child is on their own unique path to reading fluency. Our goal should be to foster a love for reading, not to push them to compete with their peers. If you’re concerned about your child’s progress, consult their teacher to discuss the next steps. Many factors can influence reading development, such as dyslexia, reading anxiety, attention span, or simply a child’s level of maturity. Our role is to guide children through these challenges with patience, understanding, and a supportive, non-judgmental approach.

对于每个孩子来说，学习阅读和掌握读写能力的进度都是不同的。当你听说有的孩子在幼儿园就读完了《哈利·波特》时，很容易感到焦虑并拿自己的孩子与他人比较。但请记住，每个孩子都有自己独特的阅读之旅。我们的目标应该是培养他们对阅读的热爱，而不是让他们与同龄人竞争。如果你对孩子的进展感到担忧，可以与他们的老师沟通，讨论下一步的措施。影响阅读发展的因素有很多，比如阅读障碍、阅读焦虑、注意力问题，或仅仅是孩子的成熟度。我们的责任是通过耐心、理解和支持的态度，帮助孩子们克服这些挑战，避免评判。

各年龄阶段英文书籍推荐

1. "Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown
A gentle bedtime story featuring rhythmic text and soothing illustrations.

2. "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" by Bill Martin Jr.
A colorful and repetitive book introducing animals and colors.

3. "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle
A classic tale of transformation that teaches counting and days of the week.

4. "I Am a Bunny" by Ole Risom and Richard Scarry
A beautifully illustrated seasonal story following a bunny's adventures.

5. "National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Animals" by Catherine D. Hughes
A non-fiction book introducing young readers to a variety of animals with engaging photos.

1. "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" by Mo Willems
An interactive and funny story that encourages children to engage by telling the pigeon "no."

2. "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats
A story capturing the magic of a snowy day through a young child's eyes.

3. "The Day the Crayons Quit" by Drew Daywalt
A creative story where crayons go on strike, each with their own humorous reason.

4. "Ada Twist, Scientist" by Andrea Beaty
A tale of curiosity and problem-solving that encourages children to explore science.

5. "A Hundred Billion Trillion Stars" by Seth Fishman
A beautifully illustrated non-fiction book that introduces children to the vastness of the universe.

1. "Magic Tree House Series" by Mary Pope Osborne
A blend of history and fantasy as siblings travel through time on magical adventures.

2. "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
A heartwarming story about friendship, love, and the cycle of life, centered around a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte.

3. "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" by Beatrix Potter
A mischievous rabbit’s adventures in Mr. McGregor's garden.

4. "Who Was Albert Einstein?" by Jess Brallier
A child-friendly biography of the famous physicist, part of the "Who Was?" non-fiction series.

5. "The Boxcar Children" by Gertrude Chandler Warner
The adventures of four orphaned siblings who create a home for themselves in an abandoned boxcar.

1. "Harry Potter Series" by J.K. Rowling
A magical coming-of-age series about friendship, bravery, and self-discovery.

2. "Percy Jackson & The Olympians Series" by Rick Riordan
An exciting blend of Greek mythology and modern-day adventures.

3. "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio
A touching story about a boy with a facial difference who navigates school and friendship, emphasizing kindness and acceptance.

4. "National Geographic Kids Almanac"
A non-fiction collection filled with facts, photos, and activities covering science, animals, and geography.

5. "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown
A unique blend of adventure and exploration as a robot learns to survive in the wilderness.

1. "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
A dystopian series that explores themes of survival, power, and societal control.

2. "I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World (Young Readers Edition)" by Malala Yousafzai
A non-fiction autobiography that tells the story of Malala's fight for education.

3. "The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett
A timeless tale of friendship, healing, and personal growth.

4. "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
A dystopian novel about a world without pain or suffering, which raises questions about the value of emotions and memories.

5. "Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race (Young Readers Edition)" by Margot Lee Shetterly
A non-fiction account of the African-American women mathematicians who played a critical role in NASA's success.