Parents Can Help
Everyone helps a child to read when we take time to listen to him or her read.
Together we can help every child become a reader.
Six Keys to Success
Make reading enjoyable.
* Story hour at the library
* Playing with magnetic letters and alphabet games
* Writing letters, notes, and cards
* Writing lists for a party or grocery shopping
Consider the reader's interests, experiences, and reading level.
* Allow your child to select books
* Three or four errors on a page probably means the book is at the right level
* More that four errors means consider another selection
Introduce the book in a relaxed conversation.
* Set the stage: look at the front and back covers
* Read the title and make connections to your own lives
* Make predictions about the story
Encourage the reader with specific praise.
* Let your child know what is being done correctly so it can be repeated
Help the reader maintain the meaning of the story.
* Talk about the story as you read
* Make connections to the reader's own life
* Make predictions about what might happen next
Read together on a consistent basis.
* A reader needs opportunities to practice reading in many different situations.
* Ideas: driving in the car, waiting at the doctor's office, reading street signs,
cereal boxes, and more.
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