raising a reader

Early Learning Teaching Your Child to Read
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[i]Children learn to love the sound of language before they ever notice the existence of printed words on a page. They coo or babble when you talk or sing to them, and as they grow, rapidly pick up the concepts and words they hear used. Reading aloud with children is an essential component to language development and is one of the most important activities for preparing them to succeed as readers.

As parents and caregivers, you can help lay down the foundation for a love of reading and nurture children’s development. Here are some things you can do to raise a lifelong reader:[/i]
http://www.kidsource.com/education/reading.now.html

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great tips ! :yes:

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Dear Nikki,

Thank you for your very useful suggestions that are easy to incorporate into any schedule or lifestyle.

  • Ayesha
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There are various websites where you can order mail for kids. One is called “My-Very-Own-Mail.” Each month you get a big envelope addressed to your child and it comes filled with a letter, stickers and fun craft activities.

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Nice tips!!!

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Here is another great article with tips to help your child learn about reading http://www.kidsource.com/education/learn.read.html