1. Read aloud to your child. Listening to adults read helps children develop a love of reading and gives them the opportunity to enjoy a variety of texts. Reading aloud familiarizes children with the language found in books and exposes them to fluent reading.

2. Take a trip to the public library. Going to the public library allows children to have FREE access to many books.

3. Put books in your child's path. If books are beside the toy box, television, computer, or pet's cage, they are more likely to be picked up.

4. Have your child help with the grocery list. Children love to help adults! They can participate in writing the list and reading to see if any items are missing.

5. Read recipes. When you're cooking, ask your child to help you read the ingredients. As you read the ingredients, show them the item. This visual image will also help them learn new vocabulary.

6. Read road signs. While you're driving, ask your child to read various road signs. For those children who may be learning their letters, ask them to find signs that begin with certain letters.

7. Keep books and magazines in your child's room. Children will choose to read more often if reading materials are easy for them to access. This may also be a quiet place where they can spend uninterrupted time reading.