Reading for Success!
November 12, 2024
Reading is imperative to everyday living. Please set your student up for success!!
These are some tips to help you student maintain or become a better reader.
- Make it fun
Make reading time interactive and fun. You can try reading outside, acting out a story, or having your child read to you.
- Choose books
Pick books that are age-appropriate and interesting to your child. As your child gets older, let them choose their own books.
- Make it a routine
Reading aloud to your child every day can help them become great readers and listeners. Try to read for 15 minutes a day.
- Encourage discussion
Ask questions about the story and encourage your child to ask questions too. You can also ask open-ended questions to help your child relate to the characters and events.
- Build vocabulary
Focus on and talk about new words. You can also play word games to help your child realize that reading improves their vocabulary.
- Connect to real life
Link the story to your child's world or to life experiences. For example, you could read books about animals after visiting the zoo.
- Take turns reading
If your child is old enough, they can take turns reading with you.
- Keep books accessible
Keep books within reach so your child is more likely to pick one up and read.
- Keep reading time short
Children can become frustrated if they get tired or lose concentration.
Happy Reading!!