Snuggles, Stories & Skill Building: Why a Cozy Reading Routine Helps Teach Your Child to Read

Snuggles, Stories & Skill Building: Why a Cozy Reading Routine Helps Teach Your Child to Read

Looking to teach your child to read? Learn how cozy reading routines support early literacy, build connection, and create a love of learning that lasts.

Teaching your child to read isn’t just about lessons and worksheets — it’s also about creating moments of connection, comfort, and consistency.

One of the most powerful ways to support early literacy is to build a cozy reading routine at home. These simple moments — curling up with a book and a blanket, reading aloud, and sharing stories — lay the emotional and cognitive groundwork that makes learning to read feel joyful, not forced.

The Role of Reading Routines in Early Literacy

Children thrive on routine. When reading becomes part of your daily rhythm, it helps your child:

• Build vocabulary through repetition and context
• Strengthen attention span and listening skills
• Connect sounds with meaning — a key phonics skill
• Develop positive associations with books and learning

Even 10–15 minutes a day can make a big difference. And when those minutes are cozy, consistent, and comforting, your child begins to see reading not as a task — but as a treat.

How to Start a Cozy Reading Routine

Here are a few ways to make reading time special, especially if you're just starting your learning-to-read journey together:

• Pick the same time each day — morning, after lunch, or before bed
• Create a comfy reading spot with a soft blanket or pillow
• Let your child choose the book sometimes — even if they pick the same one again and again
• Read aloud with expression and pause to let them predict or chime in

If your child is working through a phonics-based reading program (like ours), storytime doesn’t have to be “educational” — just warm, engaging, and consistent. It all adds up.

A Simple Way to Encourage Reading Time

To help families build these special moments, our sister brand Oli Kids Co. offers a thoughtful Book & Blanket Gift Set — a perfect way to start (or enhance) your child’s reading routine.

Each set includes a beautiful hardcover picture book paired with a super-soft blanket for cozy snuggles and stories. Whether you're celebrating a milestone or simply want to spark more daily reading, it's a meaningful gift for both children and parents.

👉 See the Book & Blanket Gift Set

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Early reading success is built on small, loving habits.
When you create a calm, consistent time to read together, you're not just helping your child become a better reader — you're helping them fall in love with books, learning, and time with you.