Create a chore chart
Another way that you can incorporate written language into your child's daily life is with a chore chart. This works best for children around 2 years old. It will also help them to learn responsibility. Think of some simple tasks that you would like them to do each day. Get a large piece of paper or poster board. You can laminate it if you choose and check off the jobs as they are done each day. The chart might look something like this.

Chore Chart
- Make bed
- Put toys away
- Help mommy with laundry
- Dust
You can add whatever jobs are applicable to your daily life. My 2 year old loves to help wash the dishes. Just remember that children love to feel needed. Give your child some responsibility and let them feel proud to contribute to the family. As you look at the chart each day, run your finger under each word as you say it out loud. In no time your child will be reading the phrases you have recorded. How can you lose? You are teaching your child to read and to help out. 




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