Children's literacy is developed when they are guided in activities that holistically involve the cognitive and socioemotional aspects of the self. Many literacy-enhancing activities that teachers do with children in the classroom can also be done by parents in the home. Watch this video to see how a reading teacher suggests ways to encourage families to try some of the strategies she uses as a parent herself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZQun6pXFUU