15 Ways To Promote Reading At Home

1. Create a "to-read" list that your child can check off
2. Read as a family - taking turns reading passages
3. Ask open ended questions about your child's books
4. Turn off the television and designate a set reading time
5. Try allowing 15 minutes of electronics AFTER 15 minutes of reading
6. Reading out loud helps build confidence
7. Give books as gifts and find a special place for your child to keep them
8. Make reading a privilege, not a chore
9. Encourage your child to point to the words as you read to keep their attention
10. Talk with your child about the pictures on the page
11. Talk as the characters would talk - use funny voices and facial expressions
12. Let your child see you reading for pleasure
13. Allow your child to read independently before falling asleep
14. Go to the library and let your child pick out their own books
15. Invite your child to read with you