Even when you are not reading with your child, you can create an atmosphere that encourages and promotes reading as a positive activity. For example, lay out “book baskets” stocked with a variety of age-appropriate books next to a comfy chair, your child’s bed, or other places that they like to spend their down time. Dedicate a space in their bedroom, the living room or playroom as a “story corner,” decorated with some of their favorite book characters. These sacred, little spaces can help create a positive association around the ritual of reading.