pretend to read and write the way they see parents and others do.
begin to scribble, making some marks that are like letters.
opportunities to learn about books and print.
do things to build vocabulary and knowledge and to learn more about the world, such as taking walks and visiting libraries, museums, restaurants, parks and zoos.
shopping for groceries is just one of many daily routines that you can use to help your child learn. shopping is especially good for teaching your child new words and for introducing him to new people and places.
pick a time when neither you nor your child is hungry or tired.
at the grocery store, put your child in the 