Read to preschoolers routinely and frequently. Read energetically and use voice inflection. Consider re-reading books in the classroom. Repetition helps preschoolers, because they learn the story and get excited when they know what is going to happen.
Read books that have excellent visuals, such as big books. Preschoolers often focus on pictures and look to the pictures to understand the book. Ask preschoolers about what they see in the picture and help them make the connection to the story, if needed.
Read books that are on topics of interest to preschoolers. Young children often have certain things they like to play with -- or focus on in imaginative play. If this is unclear, ask the preschoolers about what they like. Talk about and reflect-on stories the preschoolers enjoy.
Practice the "ABC" song regularly and help preschoolers become familiar with individual letters. Create activities that teach letters and often ask students about letters that they have learned. Make letters fun by having a "letter of the week" and stimulate learning by creating activities around it.
Point out sight words whenever you see them. Tell the children the word and get them thinking. Read rhyming books and help preschools establish a pattern between sounds. Reward preschoolers who are able to read sight words on their own with praise.
Follow the words with a finger, if possible. This shows preschoolers where the words are coming from and how they are being read. It helps children learn the layout of books and prepares them for eventually reading on their own.
Encourage parents to read at home and during summer break. Educate parents on the importance of reinforcing reading in the home. Suggest ways to make reading fun.