Parents are important to children both as role models and as supporters of their efforts. Establish a reading time, even if it is only 10 minutes a day. Ask your child to bring a library book home to read to a younger sibling. Encourage your child in all reading efforts. Contact your local library.
Most libraries have summer book clubs and special reading activities for children.
Many organizations will provide free information to parents who'd like additional ideas. The journal articles should be available at most research libraries. Helping Children Become Good Readers. Scott, J.A., et al. The opinions expressed in this report do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of the Department of Education.