Coos, makes noises and talks. Watches you write a note to a family member. Picks up a storybook, turns the pages and pretends to read. Climbs in your lap with a book for you to read aloud. Asks you to read a favorite book or nursery rhyme over and over again.
Research shows that there are major differences in how often parents read to their children.
The more parents read and interact with their child during reading, the more the child learns about reading and learns to love reading. Make storytime the best time of your day.