Read early and read often.
The early years are critical to developing a lifelong love of reading. It's
never too early to begin reading to your child! The tips below offer some fun
ways you can help your child become a happy and confident reader. Try a new tip
each week. See what works best for your child.
Read together every day
Read to your child every day.
Make this a warm and loving time when the two of you can cuddle close. 
Give everything a name
Build your child's vocabulary
by talking about interesting words and objects. For example, "Look at that
airplane! Those are the wings of the plane. Why do you think they are called
wings?"
Say how much you enjoy reading
Tell your child how much you enjoy
reading with him
or her.
Talk about "story time" as the favorite part of your day. 
or her.
Talk about "story time" as the favorite part of your day.
Read with fun in your voice
and act out scenes
Read to your child with humor
and expression. Use different voices. Ham it up! You and your child can act out
scenes. 
Know when to stop
Put the book away for awhile if
your child loses interest or is having trouble paying attention.
Be interactive
Relate and connect to real life
incidents. Discuss what's happening in the book, point out things on the page,
ask questions and ask the child to predict what will happen next. You can
sometimes read the story and let the child complete it the way he/she wants to.
Read it again and again
Go ahead and read your child's
favorite book (if he/she wants) for the 100th time!
Talk about writing, too
Mention to your child how we
read from left to right and how words are separated by spaces.
Point out print everywhere
Talk about the written words
you see in the world around you. Ask your child to find a new word on each
outing.
Let the Child Narrate the
Story
Once you have finished reading
the story to the child, let him/her narrate it to you. This will not only build
up the child's vocabulary but also boost the confidence and build up his/her
public speaking skills.
Get your child evaluated
Please be sure to see your
child's pediatrician or teacher as soon as possible if you have concerns about
your child's language development, hearing, or sight.
HAPPY READING
