How to Get Your Kids Excited About Reading Harry Potter?

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September 7, 2024

Since the launch of Harry Potter into the world of books it has succeeded in gaining the attention of all age groups. Introducing the Harry Potter series to your kids can be a magical way to inculcate the reading habit in them.

In this blog, 98thPercentile recommends some tips for parents to make their kids eager to jump into the world of Hogwarts.

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Tips to Keep Kids Reading Harry Potter Books

Parents can help cultivate a lifelong love of books by making the experience of reading magical and interactive, firing your child's imagination with the wonders of Harry Potter.

Create a Magical Environment

It is important to make reading time an enchanting experience like a voyage to another world. This can include Harry Potter-themed decorations of Hogwarts banners, magical creatures, and spell books; the lights should be low and, in the background, should be a gentle playing of magical music.

Introduce Characters and Story

Start off by discussing characters and the plot in such a captivating manner:

Telling them about how Harry Potter came to find this magical world.
His adventures.
The friendships he developed.

This actually gives the kids an idea of the magical world and also makes the books somewhat appealing.

Make It Interactive

With Harry Potter, you can entertain your kids with other more active activities. For example, you can do some easy crafts, like making wands or Hogwarts houses, or even hold a small Harry Potter party with different themed games and snacks. Use these activities as building anticipation and connecting the books to fun.

Read Together OUT LOUD

Reading books aloud can be a savoring, bonding activity in which voicing different voices and using dramatic pauses can really create a storybook aura. This would make the reading experience all the more engaging and even allow the younger kids-who might not be at that level of reading proficiency-to enjoy the storyline.

Encourage Thematic Discussions

Discuss the themes and moral lessons derived from the books in a manner your child can relate to. Talk about friendships, being brave, and standing up for what is right, as Harry and his friends did. In that way, they will be more likely to connect personally with the story and relate it to their lives.

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1: What is the best age for my child to read Harry Potter?

Ans: It is recommended to start with the first book in the series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, starting around 7 to 9 years of age and proceed with the next series, as they get older.

Q2: How do I keep my child interested in books?

Ans: Encourage them to discuss the chapters they have read and how the story might relate to daily life. You can make this even more exciting by incorporating activities that appeal to their imagination, such as Harry Potter-themed games and crafts, to help retain interest.

Q3: Can my child watch movies before reading books?

Ans: While the movies can hype one up, it's often best to read the books first. It gives them more of an opportunity to imagine this magical world themselves before seeing any film adaptations.

Q4: How would I help my child with difficult vocabulary and complex themes?

Ans: Discuss new words and provide a simple explanation for example, reading aloud together can be helpful in this regard.

Q5: What if my child does not like books?

Ans: If your child is uninterested, don't force it. Sometimes taking different approaches, like reading a chapter book of a similar theme or introducing the story through audiobooks, will work. The trick is to find what makes them excited about reading and to keep the experience non-negative.