50 Ways to Become a Better Reader

I picked up this list at either my daughter's school or the library; I can't remember which:

1. Mute the television and read the closed caption messages.
2. Start a magazine subscription for a child.
3. Engage in reading games in the car.
4. Enjoy word games.
5. Read about current events.
6. Read highway signs.
7. Read and discuss recipes while cooking.
8. Read shopping labels.
9. Share oral book reports.
10. Track various state license plates when traveling in the car.
11. Keep a grocery list.
12. Watch Reading Rainbows.
13. Make words and sentences with magnetic letters.
14. Read directions for assembling items (toys, home appliances, etc.).
15. Read books together.
16. Do a scavenger hunt.
17. Enjoy computer games/programs.
18. Read the newspaper.
19. Identify a "word of the week."
20. Read as you eat.
21. Have recipes read by kids.
22. Practice spelling words.
23. Read with a partner.
24. Write poetry.
25. Listen to audiotape books.
26. Read books on CD-ROM.
27. Read your horoscope.
28. Visit the library often.
29. Read 30 minutes daily.
30. Join a book club.
31. Do crossword puzzles.
32. Read billboards, street signs, etc.
33. Read maps.
34. Write letters.
35. Send e-mail messages.
36. Model good reading habits.
37. Read daily with your child.
38. Let children read their choice of materials.
39. Monitor TV time.
40. Establish a time when the entire family pauses to read.
41. Record books on audiotape.
42. Play Scrabble™ often.
43. Insert your child's name in the story.
44. Retell a book or story.
45. Dress up like your favorite storybook character.
46. Make a cookbook with your favorite recipes.
47. Learn a new language.
48. Expand your vocabulary by learning a new word each week.
49. Keep reading materials in convenient places.
50. Read, read, read!