Be an exampleChildren learn by example. Let your childsee you reading whether it be a book,newspaper, cookbook, etc. Share yourpassion for reading. If you’re passionateenough about something, that passionwill spread to your children! It’s not enough just to teach our children TO read – we must teach them toLOVE to read. There are so many reasons why reading regularly with yourchild is important but it can be hard to know what to do and where to start. TOP 8 TIPSSet aside a time and placePick a spot at home that’s comfortable,quiet and with good lighting. Encourageyour child to read in that area bythemselves, with friends or with you.5Read aloudSet aside 20 minutes every day to readaloud to your child. Make it fun andexciting! Read with character voices tomake it engaging. The more engagedthey are, the more value children willplace on books and reading.FOR GETTING YOUR CHILD TO READING2Visit the library oftenGive your child the opportunity toexplore different books and help thempick out books that fit their reading leveland match their interests.3Listen to storiesFind stories that you can listen to onlineor check out some audio books fromyour library. Listen to the books together,in the car, or have it in the backgroundduring playtime.6Play reading gamesHelp you child find appropriate readingand word games online. Download andprint fun crossword puzzles, wordsearches, riddles and do them together.7Have LOTS of books at homeKeep plenty of reading material in yourhome, including books, magazines, comicbooks, and newspapers. Keep books bythe bed, in the bathroom, and in theplayroom.4 Read…