Learning to read is one of the most important and rewarding skills your child will learn in their lifetime. When children read, they not only learn how to decode words but also to think critically about what they’re reading. It’s never too early for them to develop a love of books and reading.

Read Aloud with Your Child Daily

Set a time every day to read aloud with your child to create a reading habit. If your child is already a reader, allow them to read to you, even for just a short time. Choose a wide variety of books and genres that are targeted for the age of the child or just above. 

Engage Your Child in Conversations About Books

As part of your daily reading time, ask your child questions about what you have read together. Ask them what they think of certain people in the story or what they would do if they were in the same situations as the characters. Encourage them to ask you questions about the books you read. Research reading resources, such as educational resources for parents New York NY, to gain additional tools for your daily reading discussions.

Provide Different Kinds of Reading Materials

Allow your child to pick books and magazines for themselves about subjects they enjoy. Comic books can be a good way to encourage a reluctant reader to read more. You can also encourage your child to look up unfamiliar words in the dictionary or to read encyclopedias when they have questions about the world around them. 

At home, parents should keep reading a regular activity. A good reader can read fluently as well as understand what they read. Learning to express oneself and ask questions to get new information can be an important part of the reading process.