Introduce a Book Point out the cover illustrations and have your child talk about what they might think the story is about. Read a section of the newspaper together. Keep reading with your older child. Go to the public library with your child and provide stories that connect to your child s own personal experiences. No child is too old to be read to.
Children are more apt to read if they come from a family of readers .
Fathers bring something new to the experience of reading . Don t Make Reading at Home Feel Like School. Never make it a chore. If your child is reluctant, start in small doses and read to them. Reading should feel personal, cozy, warm and fun.