In an effort to support the development of your child's love of reading there are a few things you can try:
-Have your son or daughter preview a book first by looking at the pictures. This will give them clues as to what the story is about. In class I ask the children to take a “picture walk” before we read new material. This is helpful not only with comprehension, but also has a positive effect on students comfort level.
-Have your son or daughter read aloud to younger siblings or a favorite stuffed animal. This creates a low key environment free from judgment. Additionally, it promotes independence and creativity.
-Share the job of reading aloud. If your child becomes overwhelmed by the idea of sitting down to read an entire book alone, you can partner read. Partner reading is when you both read aloud at the same time. This method helps to avoid a pause in the sentence as you read. After a difficult sentence has been completed, you can then review and reread any difficult words. Be sure to have your son or daughter track the words being read with their finger.
-Take turns reading aloud (alternate pages).
-Have your son or daughter explore alternative reading experiences. Any type of reading is great! Perhaps you could cook together. Your child will have the job of reading the ingredients. (Something easy, brownies etc.)
-Help your child become more aware of environmental print. An easy way to do this is when your driving. Read words on signs, billboards, stores etc.
-Allow your child's interests to dictate reading selections. Often a lack of interest in the subject matter can hinder reading. Go online (Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble, etc.) or take a special trip to the library and find books that your child is excited about!
Enjoy, and please keep me posted.
-Have your son or daughter preview a book first by looking at the pictures. This will give them clues as to what the story is about. In class I ask the children to take a “picture walk” before we read new material. This is helpful not only with comprehension, but also has a positive effect on students comfort level.
-Have your son or daughter read aloud to younger siblings or a favorite stuffed animal. This creates a low key environment free from judgment. Additionally, it promotes independence and creativity.
-Share the job of reading aloud. If your child becomes overwhelmed by the idea of sitting down to read an entire book alone, you can partner read. Partner reading is when you both read aloud at the same time. This method helps to avoid a pause in the sentence as you read. After a difficult sentence has been completed, you can then review and reread any difficult words. Be sure to have your son or daughter track the words being read with their finger.
-Take turns reading aloud (alternate pages).
-Have your son or daughter explore alternative reading experiences. Any type of reading is great! Perhaps you could cook together. Your child will have the job of reading the ingredients. (Something easy, brownies etc.)
-Help your child become more aware of environmental print. An easy way to do this is when your driving. Read words on signs, billboards, stores etc.
-Allow your child's interests to dictate reading selections. Often a lack of interest in the subject matter can hinder reading. Go online (Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble, etc.) or take a special trip to the library and find books that your child is excited about!
Enjoy, and please keep me posted.
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