Get into the habit of bringing a book or magazine along with you any time you need to take your child somewhere that you may have a wait, such as a doctor's office. Think ahead for some small opportunities where you can fit some reading in.
Encourage your child to repeatedly read books that he loves. The more a child becomes familiar with a book, the more the book will help the child learn to read faster and more accurately.
As you read a book or poem with your child, you should periodically stop and ask questions about the material you are reading. You can point out something a character did and ask why the character did that or note a trait of an object or character and ask why that trait exists.
Television and other television-related distractions, such as video games and movies, will significantly reduce the amount of time your child spends reading. Schedule reading as a free-time activity in between TV time.
Remember that it will take time for your child to develop a solid reading foundation. As you read, give your child time to sound out unfamiliar words or phrases, and remind the child to look closely at the first letter of the word she is trying to sound out.
Avoid choosing books that are above the current reading level of your child. The more successful reading experiences you can give your child, the more confidence he will develop in his reading abilities, and the more interest he will have in reading.
Use rhyming games to help your child learn how to properly pronounce words. For example, take the word "mat" and change it to "sat," "fat" and "rat" to become more comfortable with the "at" suffix. You should also take turns reading to each other as you go through a book together.
Communicate with your child each day regarding what she is learning about in school, what is going on around the house and other significant events in the child's life. Include words that the child may not be as familiar with while you speak to help her build her vocabulary. Be sure to also ask your child to help you write things down, such as a grocery list or thank-you note, on a regular basis