Reading is not time-consuming Research shows that children who were read to only eight to ten minutes at a sitting, at least four times a week, reached higher levels of reading achievement than youngsters whose parents didn't read to them. Another study revealed that parents of young gifted children read to them an average of 21 minutes per day, whereas children of average intelligence were read to an average of eight minutes per day. In another study, children whose parents had been requested to read to their youngsters every day for three to six months before kindergarten entry scored significantly higher on reading readiness than youngsters whose parents had not been asked to read aloud regularly. Create a good reading climate Children learn to read better if their home has newspapers, magazines and books. One essential ingredient for every young reader is an adult who likes the child and who also likes reading.
Young children learn so much by observing their families.
Let them learn that reading is important, because we discuss what we have read. Ask youngsters about what they read. Let them learn from your example that reading is valuable and fun. Don't be afraid if you aren't a very good reader. If you enjoy reading, then you are a good example.