Read to your children. Read widely.

Signs. 

Labels. 

Recipes. 

Letters. 

Fiction.

Non fiction. 

Reference books. 

Receipts, dockets. 

Lists, notes. 

Instructions, manuals. 

Forms. 

Catalogues, brochures. 

Tickets. 

Menus.

Poetry.

I have started reading both the newspaper and National Geographic to Caspar. I always read or flip through it first and find articles that are appropriate and might interest him. Please note these are adult publications.

The photography in National Geographic is breathtaking. Can you believe the field mouse in the top photograph? Caspar insisted that it wasn't real. For a child who doesn't watch the news on television, the newspaper is a good way of discussing current events. Like flooding. I hope you are dry where ever you are. 

Of course we love the weather section. 

Caspar recently received his first dictionary. What a treat! Another interesting read.