It is never too early or late to read to you kids and it is one of the best ways to encourage them to read. I would read a lot to my children when they were babies. This helped my kids develop a liking for reading. In today's day and age of video and computer games, I am glad they like to buy and read books. It introduces language and speech at a young age. You should share this experience with them at every stage of growing up. It is a great bonding experience for parent and child. It is also a constructive and structured activity to enjoy together. You built wonderful memories on it. The child will always remember it as a loving gesture from the parent. Eventually the book becomes an unconditional friend.
And these are only the fringe benefits. Reading to and with your kids, is a way to teach them reading. Once they are able to read short sentences, you can read age appropriate books to them. My favorites are Dr. Seuss books for the wonderfully funny, rhyming and easy to read text. They introduce the child to the world of poetry and writing, without bounds. There are repetitive words, which help the child in memorizing words and reading the rest of the book faster, which builds confidence. Choose your favorite kind, and read.
Read one book at bedtime everyday and your kids will love this bedtime routine. Take a library membership and visit the library together every week. You pick one book for them and let them pick one. Reward them for good behavior, with books. Last but not the least, read a book yourself. Be a role model. Don't tell them what to do, do it yourself.
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