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- Read aloud with your child every day. Pair reading encourages closeness as you sit together reading from the same book.
- Let your child see you reading for your work (e.g. instructions, recipes, emails), for pleasure and for study purposes.
- Find out what your child is interested in and help her find books in line with her interests to read for fun.
- Talk about what your child is reading – who are the main characters in the story, what happened to them, why, was this good or bad Cook or make things together – read recipes and labels together, or compile a family cook or craft book.
- Explore books together – ask questions about the book, point out new words and ideas, discuss pictures and characters. Ask your child how she feels about the characters or events and relate these to your family’s life.
- Tell stories together. Talk together about your family history, and discuss your memories of
- your trips together.
- Write and draw with your child. Let her draw pictures, compile a photo album or slide show, or write down those experiences she really enjoyed or that make her happy.
- Keep a diary: Encourage her to also write about those things that make her scared or sad in
- a diary.
- Visit the library often, join family book clubs, choose favourite authors and join your child in looking for interesting books.
