As a parent, you are your child's most important role model. If your child sees you reading, especially for pleasure or information, he or she will understand that reading is a worthwhile activity. You can also share many daily reading activities with your child.

 

Here are some ideas:

• Read recipes, food labels, schedules, maps, instructions, and brochures.
• Read traffic signs and signs in stores and restaurants.
• Look up information in cookbooks, manuals, phone books, atlases, and dictionaries.
• Read greeting cards, letters, and e-mail messages to and from relatives and friends.