For students who are reluctant reader, provide books on tape. This will give them a good model for fluent reading with expression and be very motivational.

Submitted by: Suzanne T., St. Louisville, OH

Visit the library once each week.

Submitted by: Kim H., Jacksonville, FL

To encourage reading, after a book is completed, buy or check out from the library a new book for the child.

Submitted by: Kimberly L., St. Augustine, FL

Set aside a time to read every day with your child. Record the number of pages read and the date in a Reading Journal. Reward your child for reading a number of pages or books read.

Submitted by: Mary M., Bellville, OH

My daughter and I read the newspaper together every morning. We play this game. She takes the front page and a red pen and underlines every word she thinks she knows. When she finishes, she hands it to me and I say, 'OK Sydney, what's this word?' We go through each one. Right now, she's raking in about $1.35 a day! She's doing very well!

Submitted by: Patricia K., Orlando, FL

To help my daughter as she transitioned into English, I bought and checked out several books from the library that were printed in both English and Spanish. It helped her to see the similarities in the language and it motivated her to read familiar stories. I also encouraged her to 'teach me' the new English words and sounds she was learning each day.

Submitted by: Kathy T., Columbus, OH

Have daily conversations with you child about school - what are they learning, what are they excited about, and what is challenging. These conversations will give you an insight as to how they are doing in school, plus reinforce the importance of their education!

Submitted by: Maria J., , CA