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Let the child pretend to read the story as the adult points to the pictures.
Read alternate pages, ask each other questions and discuss the story.
Compare and contrast video adaptations of children's books for this and more advanced literacy levels.
Set aside specific time and place to continually read to the child.
Be familiar with Children's Choices books and other high-quality children's literature.
Become aware of interests of your children and books that extend life experiences so they know what happens in the world around them.
Encourage children to share books read in school with parents and caregivers at home. Parents and caregivers should encourage children to share books they've read at home wiht their teachers and schoolmates.
Continue to extend the information and knowledge bases through computer programs and other technology that capitalize and topics initiated through reading.


	Reading tips for parents, caregivers, and educators... Let the child pretend to read the story as the adult points to the pictures. Read alternate pages, ask each other questions and discuss the story. Compare and contrast video adaptations of children's books for this and more advanced literacy levels. Set aside specific time and place to continually read to the child. Be familiar with Children's Choices books and other high-quality children's literature. Become aware of interests of your children and books that extend life experiences so they know what happens in the world around them. Encourage children to share books read in school with parents and caregivers at home. Parents and caregivers should encourage children to share books they've read at home wiht their teachers and schoolmates. Continue to extend the information and knowledge bases through computer programs and other technology that capitalize and topics initiated through reading.
	-The Reading Teacher, Vol 56, No. 2, October 2002