Reading to your kids as often as you can promotes a love of reading and learning in your kids, plus it doubles as together time. We read and show picture books to them, and I've heard it helps children for you to scan the words of the books with your finger as you read it out loud so that your kids can see the words as they hear them. Lately, even though the boys aren't ready to read chapter books by themselves yet, we've begun reading a chapter or two out loud to them each day leaving them with cliffhangers until the next day. It really keeps them interested. We are still throwing picture books into the mix too, though. For a list of good books for kids of varying age, go to the "Books" dropdown under "Dad Tips" on this site.

Libraries also have fun, interactive storytimes that your kids will enjoy, that include stories, dancing, and other types of fun. If it doesn't fit your schedule because most libraries only offer this sort of thing during the typical 8-5 work day, submit a request for a regular Saturday storytime. The two libraries I've asked have both been willing to add this to their schedule.

Sometimes, we can combine a fun activity with a book in a sort of theme, like the pictures below.