Fill your home with books and magazines for the whole family. Make reading material part of the daily household clutter, from living room to bathroom.
		Talk, talk, talk. Talk about what you are reading, doing and thinking - and listen to what your children tell you in return. Conversation develops vocabulary and communication skills while it keeps you in touch with your child.
	Play with words. Sing them, rhyme them, riddle them, turn them inside out and upside down. Words need not be taken seriously all the time. They are the tools of the imagination.
		Explore the world together. Literacy isn't just about words and reading. Fertile minds need to be exposed to nature - and music and theatre and movies. By broadening the experiences of children, you are increasing their curiosity and their tolerance for new ideas and challenges.
	Text and illustrations © Bungalo Books 1998 and cannot be used without permission.