READING TIPS

Point at objects and name them (dog, cat, house)

Talk back and forth with your baby

Play games with them while you are reading

Smile and answer your child's questions

Encourage them to point at objects and name them

Have them help turn the pages

Ask them questions about the book

Talk about the pictures and what the words mean

Let them pick out the book they want to read

Reward them and set goals for reading

Point out letters and numbers

Look at pictures and make up stories about them

Talk about the different characters

Ask them their take on the story

Have your child tell the story

Encourage writing and drawing

Ask them the meaning of the story

Have a conversation about what the words mean