Q: What can I do to support literacy in my home?

Reading is one of the most important things we ever learn in our lifetime. Fostering an environment conducive to reading is critical to help support literacy at home. Here’s what you can do.
 
Read to your kids
Even when they are too young to read themselves, reading to them helps establish vocabulary and teaches them about social situations.
 
Keep plenty of books on hand
You don’t need to spend tons of money on children’s books. You can find tons of them for less than a dollar each at your local second-hand stores. It’s a great way to build a home library.
 
Get a library card
The library is a wonderful place to take your children. It’s free to get a library card and you can teach your children responsibility for caring for borrowed items at the same time. Libraries also offer a variety of free educational programs every month from story hours to other activities. Be sure you take your child to help them learn to love the world of written works.
 
Let them see you read
Children imitate what they see. If they see you reading books often instead of always zoning out in front of the TV, they’re more likely to grow into strong readers.