Reading, one of the most important things you can do with your child.

Reading to your child is a fundamental and extremely important activity.  Sharing a book with your child is more than just showing them a story, it's preparing them for learning how to read.  When you spend time reading books to your preschooler you are introducing them to print, showing them how a book is held, introducing them to new vocabulary, introducing them to sounds of letters and words and giving them experiences that will prepare them for academic learning.  It's vital that children have books available to them to touch, look at and read!  In preschool we have a book center that the children are free to use during center time and each day we have a story time to end our time together.  Story time is one of my favorite times with the kids!  Each day we try to write the title of the book we read for story time on the communication board on the door; ask you child about the story at home. 
There are tons of wonderful books you can share with your child, but you most certainly don't have to buy all a whole library; visit your local library to borrow books!  Check the Kent District Library (KDL) website for your a library near you http://www.kdl.org/.  If you are curious about what books would be best for your preschooler feel free to ask us or one of the many helpful children's librarian's at your local library.  Here is a great list to get you started http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/docs/dbd/100picturebooks.pdf. 
The library also offers story times that are fun to take your child to; they will hear stories, learn rhymes and finger plays and sing songs: all great early literacy learning!
 Happy reading!