Read, Read, Read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Literacy

1. Read in your home. Let your children see you reading; books, newspapers, magazines, mail, e-mails, etc.

2. Have a wide selection of printed materials easily accessible to everyone in the home. Simple materials could be: catalogs, junk mail, newspaper coupons, and free materials given out at community events.

3. Read aloud to your child regularly. Start when they are young and keep reading aloud, even when they are older. Everyone in the family should get involved. Getting your child used to reading out loud in the comfort of your home builds confidence in your child.

4. Create a special place for reading in a commonly shared room of the house. Turn off all distractions, and listen to your child read, this is a fun and exciting thing to do. While listening you can monitor fluency.

5. Get everyone involved and READING!!!!

Some wonderful ways to buy books are at the thrift stores and at the library. You can pick up used books from 25 cents to 1$. It is a fun way to spend the day as a family.