Help your child select books at a comfortable level.  Listen to your child read.  If he reads smoothly, uses expression and can accurately tell you what he read, the book is probably at a comfortable level.

Make reading a priority: find a consistent time to read to or with your child for at least 15 minutes a day.

Ask your child to retell small parts of a story to you.

Ask questions while you read such as, "What will happen next?" "Why do you think he did that?"

As you and your child are reading, take turns coming up with questions, making predictions, and summarizing.

One of the most important things parents can do is to provide reading material that is interesting and relevant.  Your child should select books based on their interest.

Play a word game in the car.  Each person takes a turn reading as many words as possible.

Play word games such as Scrabble Junior, Boggle, ABC Bingo, Word Concentration, etc.

Encourage your child to read aloud to younger siblings, cousins, neighbors, even stuffed animals.

Have your child re-read familiar books.  Children need practice in reading comfortably and with expression using books they know.

Talk with your child about what he or she is reading.

Ask about the characters, places and events that took place.

Ask your child what he or she thinks will happens next.

Have your child retell the story in his or her own words.

Read a book together then watch the movie version.

Ask your child what the message might be in the book.

Read mysteries together then try to figure out the clues.

Encourage your child to write letters, notes and stories.

Get into a library habit.  Make sure everyone in your family has a library card.  Schedule regular trips to the library.