Of course you will want to read to your child, even in the elementary years. You should encourage your child to read independently also. Buy as many books for your child as you can afford; and, supplement her own favorites at home with fresh selections from the library. Your child's own magazine subscription is also a fun way to reinforce print reading.
Reading Children's Books
- Top Picks for Children's Books, from Liz Kennedy
- Choosing the Right Books for Your Child, from Parenting of K-6 Children
- Printable Lists of Best Children's Authors, for searching the library stacks from Parenting of K-6 Children
- Online Reviews of Children's Books, links from Parenting of K-6 Children
- Shopping for Children's Books, links from Parenting of K-6 Children
- All About Choosing and Using Kids Books, from Reading Rockets
- Tips for Reading to and with Children in Kindergarten Through Grade 3, fron National Education Association
- Tips for Reading to and with Children in Grades 4-6, fron National Education Association
- Shared Reading Strategy, from Center on English Learning & Achievement
More Reading Ideas
- Order kids' magazines online, links from Parenting of K-6 Children
- Make Your Own Books on Tape, from RIF
- Reading vs. TV Challenge (Chart reading time and TV time for a week. If reading exceeds TV, give a special reward.), from 25 Ideas to Motivate Young Readers at Education World