Five finger rule 

How do you know if a book is too hard for your child?


This video involves showing children how to pick out the "Just 
Right Book" for him/her. This video model uses the "Five 
Finger Rule". Allowing the book to be just right. Not to hard 
nor easy and still offers new words for growth.


Link below to video:
http://www.greatschools.org/Reading/4339-Finding-right-books-for-child-video.gs 

Children whose parents frequently read with them in their first year of school are still showing the benefit when they are 15, says an international study.  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-15639642