Raising 21st Century Readers
Children learn to read at different rates. Studies show that it does not matter what children are reading, as long as they are reading. Try these tips and let your child be the guide.
Read aloud.
Talk about books you have read.
Keep books and magazines around the house.
Obtain a public library card for your child.
Schedule regular visits to the public library.
Organize a home library.
Help your child compile and illustrate a book.
Share a book with your child that you loved when you were a child.
Give books as gifts.
Make reading a daily event at home.