There are multiple ways to encourage literacy at home and help your child fall in love with reading!

 

• Read daily: Make reading aloud a consistent part of your routine. 
• Read a variety of texts: Include books, comics, magazines, and informational texts. 
• Model good reading habits: Let your child see you reading for pleasure, setting an example for them. It doesn't have to be a book! It can be a magazine or even the newspaper!

• Keep books handy: Make sure books, magazines, and other reading materials are easily accessible in your home. 
• Make it inviting: Create a cozy and dedicated reading nook to encourage your child to spend time with books. 
• Visit the library: Take your child to the library regularly to find new and interesting reading materials. 

• Talk with your child: Engage in frequent conversations about their day and interests to build their vocabulary and oral language skills. 
• Ask questions: Before, during, and after reading, ask questions to help with comprehension and stimulate critical thinking. 
• Encourage storytelling: Ask your child to tell you stories and help them write down the words they use. 

• Write together: Involve your child in writing grocery lists or letters. 
• Read labels and instructions: Look at food labels, read recipes while cooking, or follow directions for a DIY project together. 
• Label things: Hang different kinds of print around the house, such as labeling household objects, to show the importance of reading. 

• Play word games: Create or play games like I Spy, scavenger hunts, or even make homemade literacy games to build skills. 
• Use technology: Utilize educational apps and e-books to make reading interactive and engaging. 
• Get silly: Make reading time fun and imaginative by changing your voice or acting out parts of the story.