Do You Wanna Hear a Story?

Inspire your child to read to their pets as a novel technique to encourage them to read aloud. Pets do not correct or criticize their owners’ pronunciation. They often nod, prick up their ears, or sit there contentedly watching, as shown in this image.

Because the animal is nonjudgmental and cannot laugh at them, this boosts the kids’ self-esteem when they read aloud. It also makes kids feel less self-conscious, which helps them gain confidence over time. This is done at some schools, such as Oakhill Primary School in Tamworth, Staffordshire, and there have been several success stories to back it up.