Let your children see you reading every day, whether it is the newspaper, a magazine, or opening the mail. When reading is a part of your daily life, it tells children that reading is important. Talk with the children in your family. Our parents may have shooed us from the room when grown-ups were talking. But research today proves that talking to adults is children's best source of exposure to new vocabulary and ideas.
Parents can start by reciting nursery rhymes and songs to their babies.
As toddlers get older, their language skills will grow through engaging conversations with caring adults. Ask children what they did that day and encourage them to question you in return. Share stories with each other or discuss ideas and feelings. This will show your interest and provide an opportunity for children to express themselves. Make reading a family affair.