Activities to Make Reading Fun

My children do not consider reading fun. How can I motivate them to read? - For Fun
Answer: Most unmotivated readers don't associate reading with the word "fun." They limit their reading to school assignments and are convinced that they will never get any pleasure out of reading.
If your children are not motivated to read, there are activities that you can do with them during the summer and school year to get them hooked on reading. No matter how old they are, one of the best ways to accomplish this is to read aloud to them so that they will learn how enjoyable reading can be. Choose materials that will make them chuckle and even laugh. The poems of Shel Silverstein, Jack Prelutsky and Bruce Lansky will tickle their funny bones. Also, try reading short stories and riddle books to your children. Your local librarian will have many other suggestions for you.
Make it extra easy for the unmotivated readers in your home to read by having reading materials spread throughout your home. Magazines, newspapers, crossword-puzzle books, vacation brochures and even comic books can entice reluctant readers to do some reading. Plus, every child should have his or her personal library of books. Don't just have story books; many children enjoy nonfiction.
Other things that you can do to help motivate your children to read include: starting a book club with neighbors, having them take part in library reading programs and giving them magazine subscriptions. And when your children want to delay turning their lights out at night, let them stay up another 15 to 30 minutes if they will spend that time reading in bed.