Perhaps one of the most exciting things for a child this age is learning how to read. This is a great opportunity for parent-child interaction, and you can use several techniques to encourage your child to read independently, and cultivate a joy of reading.



Take advantages of small opportunities to help your child learn to read. This will serve the dual purpose of education, and spending quality time together.

Take time to do some activity together that involves reading. If you are cooking, let your child help by reading the recipe or helping to write out a grocery list. Read with your child every day as a matter of routine, even before they are able to read on their own. Make reading a regular part of your day. Avoid sitting for hours in front of the television. If you want to restrict your child's television viewing, you must show the same habit in your own personal life. When you come home from work, do you immediately plop down in front of the television, and leave it on until bedtime? If that's the case, don't expect to be able to easily restrict your child's viewing habits. Encourage reading by doing it yourself and with your child.



Interaction at this age will also involve your child's school. Spending time with your child on school projects and homework is a chance for parents to interact and find out what is going on at their school. Look for other opportunities to volunteer at school for special events.

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