How to Make Your 5–7-Year-Old Fall in Love with Reading?

For a 5–7-year-old child, the world of books is a precious space that develops vocabulary, imagination, emotions, and understanding. At this age, a child's worldview begins to form, and it is crucial to nurture a love for reading. Below are scientifically, psychologically, and practically proven methods to spark interest in reading.

1. Psychologists emphasize that a child’s interests are of primary importance during development. According to famous child psychologist Jean Piaget, children aged 5–7 explore the world through play. Therefore, choosing books with engaging illustrations, stories, and familiar characters will make reading more attractive.

2. Experts say that reading with parents provides not only words but also emotional connection. This method significantly boosts a child’s interest in books.

Fact: Studies in the UK show that children whose parents read to them for 10 minutes daily have 25% better speech and analytical skills.

3. Children love learning through play. Turn reading into a “scripted game” — read by roles, imitate character voices, and build stories from pictures. This makes reading an enjoyable activity.

Example: “You be the hero, and I’ll be the storyteller.”

4. Going to the library together and letting the child choose books encourages independence. Engage them with open-ended questions:
“Why did you choose this book?”
“What would you do if you were the character?”

5. Modern children live in a digital world. Enrich the reading experience with audiobooks and multimedia stories — but always with limited and supervised screen time.

6. Children mimic their parents. If a child sees their mother or father reading every day, they naturally develop a positive attitude toward books.

Quote: “If a child learns to read not with the eyes, but with the heart, they become a reader for life.”

Developing reading interest in a 5–7-year-old is a layered process. If reading is presented as joy and not a duty, the child will grow into a lifelong reader. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!