Just as important as reading instruction is reading motivation! As adults, we can model and support this. This might look like an adult-lead system or chart for younger children, then guiding them to "take charge of their own reading" and create their own system as they become older. 

 

- How do you keep track of the books you read?

- Do you have a goal for a certain number of books? How many can you read in a month?

- What are your next goals regarding reading skills or types of books? 

- What do you know so far about your book preferences?  

- Where do you get ideas for books to read? Where else could you look? 

- Who could you talk with about books? Do any friends have similar preferences?