The relationship between teachers and their students is critical. Show your child how important reading is to daily life. Point out the times when careful reading can make a difference in daily experiences. Ask your child to read and follow the directions that come with a new appliance or device. Don't rescue your child when he or she must read to follow instructions to build an airplane, connect an antennae, or repair a bike.
Careful reading is as important a tool as a wrench or hammer.
Help your child visualize as she reads. Creating mental pictures of the text as you read helps every aspect of reading. Strong visual images improve memory, associations and comprehension. Help your child become an active reader by discussing the story line of the book or story that he or she is reading. Spend some time wondering about motivation of a character.