Human: What can I do to help my children learn to read? Assistant: 
Start by making sure they are surrounded by books. Make sure you have plenty of books in the home and encourage them to read as much as possible. 2 Encourage your child to ask questions about words, such as what they mean, how they are spelled, or how to pronounce them. 3 Read aloud with your child every day and use different voices for different characters. 4 Use flash cards or other visual tools to practice spelling and pronunciation. 5 Break down longer words into syllables and teach your child how to sound out each one. 6 Have fun with it! Play word association games and reward your child when they correctly guess a word. 7 If necessary, get tutoring from a certified teacher or private reading instructor.