*Read often to your child and have fun.
*Snuggle when you read.
*Don't skip your regular reading time.
*Read and reread stories requested by children.
*Make predictions (child tells what he/she thinks will happen next).
*Enjoy the illustrations.
*Talk about the authors and illustrators of the books you read.
*Be patient while your child is reading aloud.
*Listen to books on tape.
*Have your child read into a tape recorder once a month and share the progress with him/her.
*Read aloud together with your child.
*Leave out a word or phrase on each page. (Ex. Little Red Riding Hood said, "Oh, what big sharp ________you have, Grandma!")
*Have your child think of a new ending to the story.
*When reading a non-fiction book, ask your child what they know about the topic and what they want to learn.
*Discuss similarities and differences between stories. (great with Fairy Tales)
*Alternate reading. You read a page, your child reads a page ,etc.
*From time to time, invite other adults or older children to listen in or join in reading aloud.
*When you read, involve your child by having him/her point out objects in the pictures and follow the words with his/her finger.
*Read poems to/with your child.
*Read children's magazines.
*Echo Read: Choose something fun to read, such as a poem, song, or joke. You read a sentence with expression and ask your child to repeat the phrase after you.
*Check out the public library.
*Create a special place for your child's books in your home.
*Keep a few "old favorite" books in the car to enjoy.