The following articles will give you ideas for fun things that you can do with your child to promote literacy at home:

• By Car, Train, or Bus! The Sounds of Language On the Go
• Reading Tips for Parents(babies through third grade)
• 25 Activities for Reading and Writing Fun

One of the most helpful things you can do to foster a love of reading is to read with your child, promote literacy through everyday activities, and be a good role model of a reader. These are gifts that you, as a parent, are the best equipped to provide and are ones that will stay with him throughout his life. Here are some articles to assist you:

• How Can I Improve My Child’s Reading?
• Encouraging Your Child to Read
• Fun Reading Tips and Activities
• Reading with Your Child
• Tips for Sharing Books
• Helping Your Child Become a Reader

The following article, although geared toward teaching students with LD, provides good information that can be useful to all parents:

• Learning to Read, Reading to Learn: Helping Children with Learning Disabilities to Succeed