Fun ideas to encourage
good reading habits
Early Years
Snuggle up and read with your child every day. Have a special place to
keep your books.
Take your child to the library, let them choose exciting books with
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Let your child act out the story. They might be moving but they are still
listening!
Talk about interesting words and what is happening in the book.
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Show your child how much you love reading and use expression and
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Give your child their own short shopping list with words and pictures.
Make your own picture books.
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