Craig Moore reading to his daughter

Parents who read to their infants and young children are well on their way to raising readers. Recent research studies have shown that early childhood experiences help determine brain structure, shaping thinking and learning. In addition, children who are read to regularly are more likely to succeed when they learn to read in school.

Read Together Often!

  • Read to your child every day.
  • Choose books together with your child.
  • Make a story come alive by acting out what's happening.
  • Create a reading routine (bedtime, naptime).
  • Visit your local library or bookstore.
  • Print a Reading Tips Sheet

  • Have Fun!

Reading Tips Sheets in Other Languages
Raising Readers | P.O. Box 17826 | Portland, Maine 04112 | Phone: 1-800-397-3263
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