READ TO YOUR CHILD EVERY DAY: Language and reading is very important in your child's academic development. Reading to your child in english or your home language will make it easier for your child to gain new skills in reading and writing. It is also part of the homework each week, that you read to your child or your child reads to you every night for at least 20 minutes. This is a wonderful time to bond with your child and encourage a lifelong love of reading.