Reading aloud is a perfect tool you can use to increase your child's reading fluency, introduce new vocabulary and build reading comprehension skills. Even before your child's starts reading, this will help them transition into the world of books. When you are reading aloud, your child is hearing the fluctuation of your tone through pitch and volume, expression and pacing. These are all factors that contribute to creating a great reader, and are actually taken into consideration when deciding if a child needs intervention in this area. Children love to mimic, and they will naturally do this when applying what they hear to their own reading experience. You can test this out by having them read the exact same passage they just heard a few times. Watch out for their tone, pacing and expressiveness as they read. Not only will this build their reading muscles, but also confidence. So make sure you set aside at least 15 minutes of read aloud sessions daily. Don't forget to make it fun by choosing a book or passage of interest for them. Remember, if your not having fun, they won't either. You got this!