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World Literacy .................................................................................................................................... 2 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 3 STEP 1 ................................................................................................................................................. 4 Read to your child from an early age. ............................................................................................ 4 Step 2 ................................................................................................................................................. 5 Continue to read aloud as your child grows .................................................................................. 5 Step 3 ................................................................................................................................................. 6 Let your children see you reading .................................................................................................. 6 Set an example, be a role model. .................................................................................................. 6 Ensure your children see you reading books magazines or newspapers ...................................... 6 Step 4 ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Supply lots of books. ...................................................................................................................... 7 Step 5 ................................................................................................................................................. 8 Leave books around the house. ..................................................................................................... 8 Step 6 ................................................................................................................................................. 9 Offer books that compliment your child's interest. ...................................................................... 9 Step 7 ............................................................................................................................................... 10 Encourage your child to choose new books on their own. .......................................................... 10 Step 8 ............................................................................................................................................... 10 Take your child to the library ....................................................................................................... 10 Step 9 ............................................................................................................................................... 11 Let them read electronic books ................................................................................................... 11 Step 10 ............................................................................................................................................. 12 Reading after hours...................................................................................................................... 12 TIP 1.................................................................................................................................................. 13 Tip 2 .................................................................................................................................................. 13 What if a child is older and doesn't like to read? ............................................................................ 14 What about TV and the electronic media ........................................................................................ 16 The first two years of life are the most critical for brain development. .......................................... 16 TV in moderation can be educational .............................................................................................. 16 Finally ............................................................................................................................................... 17 Disclaimers and Copyright ............................................................................................................... 18 1