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How to help a 5 year old realise she wants/needs to read

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Baylzma Thu 25-Oct-12 12:23:05

We are having a problem encouraging my 5 year old granddaughter to practice her reading at home. Last night she said she doesn't need to read because she wants to be an artist not a librarian! She was progressing very well last year and because of this was advanced to a harder group. Now she refuses to read to Mum or me. Has anyone encountered this problem and have any suggestions as to how we can help her please?