Studies show that kids who read outside of school are far more likely to succeed than those who don't. As a parent, you can help your children enjoy reading, and encourage them to read every day. When you read out loud to young children, they learn the words and sounds they will need to read themselves. More important, they learn that reading is fun, and that reading time is shared with you. Set an example.
Children copy what they see.
When you turn off the TV and read a newspaper, a magazine or a book, your child learns that reading is important. Always have books. Go to the library every week - it's free and open to everyone. Bring your children for storytime or have the librarian help your kids choose books about their special interests. Kids get excited when they can choose from hundreds of books.