As with any skill, the more you practice the better you become. Just like learning to ride a bike, reading also needs to be practiced. Parents can help!

• Read to and with your child every day.

   
• Ask questions about what is being read to make sure your child understands

   
• Rereading stories and books is fine.

   
• Take your child to the library and stay awhile to read together (then borrow more books to take home).

   
• Make reading a priority in your home.

   
• Remember, you are your child's most important teacher.  Children learn to do what you do!