Grandparents know that some children love to read so much that we can hardly get them to pay attention to us or the rest of the world around them when they're deep into a book. They devour books and actually ask to go to the library or to the bookstore to find a particular book to read.

Some other kids don't like to read at all. We have to work hard and try all kinds of tactics to get them to read anything.

Luckily, all children have interests, activities or hobbies. We can use these interests as springboards into reading. Newspapers, books and magazines are the major items that come to mind when we discuss reading material. But, many children like to read recipes, instructions, handbooks, websites and other materials that are all "good" reading.

Grandparents are in a great position to encourage reading. Whether you are visiting with your grandchildren or taking care of them, you can create a tradition of reading enjoyment by encouraging, reinforcing and rewarding good reading habits.

On this site you'll find a few ideas and resources to help you cultivate a love of reading in your grandchildren.

• Read these 10 Tips for Encouraging Reading if your grandchild is a reluctant reader

• Generate excitement by linking Books and New Movies

• Use this list of Award-Winning Books as you shop around for high-quality reading opportunities

• Print a Reading Log for your grandchild so he or she can track reading progress

• Award a Reading Certificate to your grandchild when he or she reaches a reading milestone

• Establish Rewards to for achieving reading goals

Children will find interesting ideas for reading fun right here on this web site. For example:

• Quizzes and Polls – for fun polls where they can share their opinions and test their thinking.

• Puzzles – for brain-teasers, including free printable Newspaper Fun puzzle pages

• Forest's Diary and Yoshi's Scrapbook – for a look at life through the eyes of a bear and a dog

• Recipes, Magazines and Cool Sites – for more ideas on where to find engaging reading and fun activities.

We hope you and your grandchildren enjoy the resources on Reading Club Fun!