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.
T reat a child to a story a day.
U se reading time to create a special bond with a child. V olunteer your time. Literacy groups across Canada could use your help with tutoring adults, reading to children and helping out with administrative tasks. W rite a letter. Y ou are the key to improving a child's reading ability by placing a high priority on reading in your home.