The Joy of Reading Reading to your child, no matter how young, is the first step in building a lifelong love of reading. Children will begin to see reading as an activity that both adults and children can share, as they learn the basics of reading. Encourage your child to point out things about the book and to ask questions. Pause from time to time to find out what your child thinks will happen next. Return to old favorites.
Children love to hear stories again and again.
As your child becomes more familiar with the vocabulary and events in the story, he or she will begin to associate certain spoken words with their corresponding spellings. After completing the story, talk about the funniest, saddest, scariest, or most interesting part of the book. Model reading strategies for your child by sharing your reactions to the story and your questions about it.