We have stories. We let them get in the van and pick out any book that they want to. We go to places like parks and we have programs that accompany the van. So we're just trying to make books seem as fun as possible. We should provide plenty of time for children to engage in animated discussions about what they are reading, with a little coaching from a teacher or other adult.
Book clubs are another way to give children opportunities to talk about their reading.
Parents can organize clubs, with each child bringing a parent and both parents and children reading and discussing the same book. One of things that we know is that what children talk about is what they are most likely to learn and remember best. Children are more likely to have prior experiences with books when they can choose what to read. They need access to books to make choices and talking about books helps them discover what kinds of books they enjoy. Allowing children to choose their own books, is a key principle of RIF book distributions.