Parent-proven tips to get kids reading

(Some ideas taken from greatschools.org and imaginationsoup.net.)

• Take turns reading aloud with your child.

• Find silly books that make your child laugh.

• Offer an incentive program.

• Create your own "library days."

• Read on the go, in the car, while you're waiting at the doctor's office, etc.

• Encourage your kids to read other things besides just books.

• If you hear about a new movie coming out based on a book, tell your child that once he/she reads the book you go on a movie date to see the movie!  Make sure you read the book also.

• Make an enticing place for your child to read books, maybe a cozy reading corner somewhere in your house.

• Find a book series your child loves!

• Set a good example; read yourself.

• It's never too late to start reading with your child!