• Children who are read to do better in school.
• Reading aloud to a child raises his/her self-esteem and reading ability.
• Keeping a diary helps a child become a better writer and reader.
• When you watch television, do so as a family.  Discuss the storyline, characters, and why something happened or did not happen.  Point out cause and effect relationships and talk about the sequence of events.
• Encourage your child to read to find out important consumer information.  Examples include the back of the cereal box, the soup can, directions on a household product.
• Have your child read street signs, shopping lists, and menus to you.

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