How do kids become better readers?
They read.
How do kids develop a love of literacy?
They read.
How do kids develop their vocabulary?
They read.
How do kids develop their imagination?
They read.
How do kids learn to value books and stories?
They read.
How do kids develop their focus and concentration?
They read. (Anything! Picture books, baby books, chapter books, etc.)
How do kids learn the difference between real and make believe?
They read.
How do kids further their language development?
They read.
Read to your kids every day. (We read 5 books minimum after each meal, and 5 books minimum before nap or bed. That's just read alouds.) Let them explore books. You might have to get comfortable with some books getting ripped or "loved" beyond repair. Sometimes that happens. Encourage them to read to each other, even if it is reading the pictures or retelling the story if they are not yet ready to read the words. Read every day, as much as you can. That's my Ted Talk. :)
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