1. Read together regularly

Set aside time each day for reading with your child. Choose a mix of books, including stories, informational texts, and even interactive books with flaps or sounds. Reading aloud helps with vocabulary development and understanding sentence structure.

2. Choose books together

This helps them feel involved and excited about the story.

3. Make storytelling fun: interactive story telling

• Use voices
• Facial expressions
• And even simple sounds effects to bring the story to life.

4. Ask open-ended questions

• While reading with your child, ask questions that encourage critical thinking, like “What do you think will happen next?” or “How do you think the character feels?”
• Encourage your child to explain their answers in detail, which helps with language development and deepens their understanding of the text.

5. Encourage writing

Provide materials for your child to practice writing, such as paper, crayons, markers, or a whiteboard. Start with simple activities, like drawing pictures and labeling them, or writing letters and words.