Books provide brain food. Words are everywhere. More than ever before we are surrounded by written language. Even the internet, once feared as rival to the written word, is promoting reading skills. The faster information becomes available the faster we expect to comprehend.
Children identify words in their day to day lives, thanks to advertising.
They see parents reading and imitate. Provide words for your children to play with. Playing is learning. Alphabet blocks allow playing, building and familiarity with the ABC s. Use alphabet fridge magnets in the kitchen to spell out familiar words, even their name. Allow them to play and make up words.