Reading Is
Fundamental
Suggestions
Establish a regular time
and place for daily read-
aloud sessions, such as
before bed or during
bath time.
Keep on hand a variety
of reading materials:
picture books, chapter
books, atlases, diction-
aries, magazines, and
newspapers. Get library
cards for everyone and
use them often. Encour-
age your child to swap
books with friends. Give
books as gifts.
Have plenty of paper
and writing tools.
Store books and writ-
ing materials in places
children can reach.
Have frequent conversa-
tions with each child, as
well as with the family as
a whole. Parents should
encourage everyone
to express their ideas,
opinions, and feelings.
Reinforce language and
literacy skills by doing
puzzles and playing
games that reinforce
literacy, such as Lotto,
Candy Land, Old Maid,
Concentration, Scrabble,
and Trivial Pursuit.
September 2018 WNY Family 7