Read aloud to your child and talk about books each day. Your child's teacher can suggest books that would be a "good fit."

Have your child read aloud to you. Praise his or her efforts, even if not every word is correct.

Encourage personal connections to books by asking your child which characters are most like him or her, and what parts of the story seem realistic.

Share everyday writing activities, such as letters, invitations, and thank-you notes.

Give your child a writer's notebook. Encourage him or her to record ideas for poems, stories, descriptions of people or places and any other thoughts.

Visit the library with you child, and ask the children's librarian to help in checking out appropriate books.

Talk with your child about school, listening carefully, making eye contact, and asking questions to show interest.

Use coins to count by twos, fives, and tens.

Play simple board and card games that involve taking turns and following rules.

Let your child pay for an object and count the change.

Encourage your child to explore and explain different ways to solve arithmetic problems, rather than just drilling number facts.

Involve your child in "real-life" measuring experiences such as cooking, keeping record of height and weight and checking time.

Let your child see you reading and writing.

Involve your child in scheduling his/her own time, such as homework, TV, etc.

Identify positive role models and the importance of good citizenship.

Discuss seasonal and climatic changes and evaluate their effect on planning and activities.

Participate in an activity that interest your child. Have fun!