·         Read to your child every day. Make this a warm and loving time when the two of you can cuddle close.

·         Build your child's vocabulary by talking about interesting words and objects. For example, "Look at that airplane! Those are the wings of the plane. Why do you think they are called wings?"

·         Point to words as you read them. This will help your child make a connection between the words he or she hears you say and the words on the page.

·         Be interactive. Discuss what's happening in the book, point out things on the page, and ask questions.

·         Tell your child how much you enjoy reading with him or her. Talk about "story time" as the favorite part of your day.

·         Read to your child with humor and expression. Use different voices. Ham it up!

·         Go ahead and read your child's favorite book for the 100th time!

·         Talk about writing, too. Mention to your child how we read from left to right and how words are separated by spaces.

Put the book away for awhile if your child loses interest or is having trouble paying attention.

Seek your child's pediatrician or teacher help as soon as possible if you have concerns about your child's language development, hearing, or sight.

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