Trying to convince our students to read can be tricky. We have to compete with the many activities and distractions that take up time in their lives. Sharing the research about why reading is good for them and tips on how to get back into reading can be one way to assist this process. There is plenty of research and information around the benefits of reading, how to select a good book, or make reading a habit, but we need it in easily digestible formats with which students can engage. So, I’ve started to create a range of graphics that do just that – capture the information and present it in easy-to-understand formats. The first graphic I created and shared was on the benefits of reading, the second was finding a good book. This third graphic covers how to make reading a habit.
How to make reading a habit
Getting back into the habit of reading can be hard for our students, especially for those who are busy or distracted by school work, phone and other commitments. Just like any habit, it takes time to build, we need to start small, and it’s important to celebrate our successes. Here’s a graphic that shares some tips of how my make reading a habit.
How to use the graphics
There are lots of ways you can use this graphic. You could print as posters to put up around the library or school, or give to teachers to put up in their classroom. The graphic can be added to a presentation, bookmark, or shared on social media. You are free to use, edit and share the graphic so long as they are not sold for commercial purposes.
How to access the graphic
You can download the graphic below to use in its original format, in both png and pdf format. PDFs are great for printing, while pngs are suitable for adding to presentations or sharing on social media.
You can also access the editable graphic on Canva. These links will allow you to completely edit the graphic, change the font and colours, add your school branding or change which tip you want to highlight. Make them your own.