14 Ways to Help Your Child Read Start sharing books when your child is born, and don’t forget to keep reading with children into their teen years. Make a time and a place for reading in your home and encourage talking about reading in your family. Take advantage of "waiting” time to share books: on trips, at the doctor’s office, in line at the grocery store. Set a good example – read on your own. Allow your child to select books to read and be aware of your child’s reading interests. Give books as presents. Register your child for a library card. Get the one free card that brings you a world of opportunity – no matter what your age. Visit the library. Ask about storytimes or children's programs. Borrow books to share with your baby at home. Encourage your child to point out objects, repeat words, and talk about the story. Reread your child's favorite books over and over again. Encourage older children to read to their younger brothers and sisters. Set aside a special time each day, such as nap time, bedtime, or after meals. Share books when you and your child are both in a relaxed mood. Reading even 5 or 10 minutes a day to young children helps them get ready to read on their own. Adapted from... American Library Association's Encourage Your Child's Reading and Born to Read web pages.

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