How to help your child become a better reader

Help Your Child Become a Better Reader

• Read aloud to your child as often as possible.
  

• Remember that children of all ages love to hear books read aloud.
  
• Keep reading to your child even after he/she learns to read.
  
• Bedtime stories are still great when using chapter books.
  
• Talk about what you read.
  
• Language and thinking skills develop when children talk.
  
• Have your child read aloud to you.
  
• Keep it fun and enjoyable. 
  
• Get a library card for your child.
  
• Make visiting the library a special event done regularly. 
  
• Encourage your child to read to others.  Brothers, sisters, grandparents, and friends enjoy sharing favorite stories. 
  
• Let your child see you reading a variety of printed material.  Parents are the most important role models.