I nternational Literacy Day is held on September 8 every year. Celebrate the day by picking up a book and reading to a child. K eep teens reading. Give them books, newspaper articles and magazines about things that interest them - music, movies, TV and computers. L et children count out the change when making a purchase.
M ake every day a learning day.
Ask your children to make a shopping list, read recipes with them or help them make a calendar of their weekly activities. N ever underestimate the power of reading to a child. O ffer to help someone you know improve their reading, writing or math skills. P ick one night a week to make a regular visit to the library. It's never too early to read to your children.