Children become readers when their parents read to them. It really is as simple as that. And here’s the good news: It’s easy to do and it’s great fun. With a little practice you will be making the memories of a lifetime, memories both you and your child will cherish.
It is best to read to your child early and often. But it’s never too late to begin. Start today. A child is never too old to be read to.
With youngsters, remember that reading is a physical act, as well as a mental one. It involves hand-eye coordination.
So, when you read, involve your child by
* pointing out objects in the pictures;
* following the words with your finger (so your child develops a sense that the words go from left to fight on the page); and
* having your child help turn the pages (to lean that the pages turn from fight to left).
