Family & Adult Reading Tips
You are your child's first teacher. The most important thing you can do to help your child succeed in school is to read aloud to him or her. Reading to children makes them feel respected and included. And when your children arrive at school with strong vocabulary and language skills, they will undoubtedly feel more confident as well.
Watch Choosing Books and Reading Aloud to Children
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How can I help my child learn to read?
- – Make reading time special. Turn off the TV. Read before bedtime.
- – Have your child choose the book you will be reading together. Sit close together. Hold the book so your child can see it and turn the pages.
- – Have patience. Reading to children takes time. Often children will read favorite books over and over again. This builds confidence.
- – Take time to look at the pictures and discuss the story. Discuss the characters and setting.
- – Add expression to the text. Change your voice to become different characters.
- – Have fun with books and language.
- – Visit the library. Encourage your child to bring home library books each week.
- – Obtain a library card in your child's name.
- – Help your child with reading homework. Let them know that reading is the key to learning.
- – Phonics and sight vocabulary are both very important. A combination of teaching both strategies will help your child.
- – Ask your teacher where to get reading materials and how to enhance your child's reading.