Many parents have found that reading and looking through the newspaper with their children makes at-home learning both enjoyable and effective. Seeing a parent read the newspaper every day motivates a child to want to do the same. The newspaper can be both an inexpensive source of information for you and a rich resource for enjoyable learning activities with your child. Newspapers are great for kids of all ages. Even young children enjoy photographs and comics.
Early readers can read the large print in headlines and ads.
Special time alone together will go a long way to promote positive attitudes toward learning. This section contains some activities that will help you talk together, read together and think together. Try some activities from each group. Your understanding of your child's interests will help you select activities that will be most appealing to your child. Newspapers can help build the habit of daily reading in your child.