Children who read for fun do better across the curriculum. A few small routines make reading something young learners look forward to.
Read aloud every day
Ten minutes before bed builds vocabulary and shows that reading is enjoyable, not a chore.
Let them choose
Comics, animal facts and silly stories all count. Choice builds ownership.
Point out words everywhere
Cereal boxes, road signs and menus turn the world into practice material.
Celebrate progress
A simple chart of books finished gives young readers a visible sense of achievement.