Reading Looks Like FUN!

Parents can help their preschoolers to become interested in reading in simple ways.

Let your child see you enjoy reading different things. Your child will begin to see that there is a reason to read — especially if you talk about something you have read with your child.
Bedtime is a very good time to read your child their favorite storybook. Your child may get to know the story so well, that they are able to “read along” from memory. Do not try to teach your child to read at this time, you should just be trying to spark their interest in reading.
Have conversations with your child throughout the day. Sing songs, do tongue twisters, and tell jokes and riddles. Recite poems together. Hearing new words will improve your child’s listening skills. Your preschooler will be listening to the way sentences are formed — important for their success in learning to read.
The more reading that goes on in your home, the less likely that TV and videos will be turned on if . . . . Reading looks like fun!

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