The ABCs Of Reading
To And With
Your Child
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Ask questions while reading together: Who? What? Where? Why? When? This is one of the most important thing for comprehension.
Buy books as gifts for
birthdays, Christmas, Hanukkah, or other holidays.
Chat about what is happening in
the book and how it relates to everyday life.
Drop everything and read. Set
aside 20 minutes a day during which the whole family reads.
Examine book illustrations in
detail. Select books that have large, bright pictures.
Find books that interest your
child. Make suggestions, but don't turn reading into work.
Give hints when your child gets
stuck on a word. Have them 'get their mouth ready and slowly roll their fingers under the letters as they say the sounds.
Have fun. Smile and enjoy the
story. Read with a slow, relaxed voice and be expressive.
Invite your child to the
bookstore. Take time to lounge in the chairs and browse the books.
Join in your child's reading
successes. Celebrate every small step with sincere praise.
Kids love to receive mail. Send
your child a magazine subscription in an area that interests him or her.
Learn to read with, and not
just to, your child daily. Read aloud, share ideas, and answer questions.
Model reading. Share with your
child, whether you're reading for information or for entertainment.
Never force your child to read.
If you're both too tired or discouraged to read, take a break.
Offer your child a variety of
reading materials, such as books, magazines, cereal boxes, comics, and
newspapers.
Predict story elements, draw
conclusions, and retell the story with your child.
Quiz your child at the end of a
story. Informally, of course!
Reread books to familiarize
your child with words and to build self-confidence.
Sing songs, recite poetry, and
do finger plays to help develop language and listening skills.
Try to help your child
understand that it's okay to make mistakes.
Understand that reading is
developmental and that it takes time and practice to become fluent.
Visit your local library on a
regular basis. Sign your child up for his or her own library card.
Welcome wordless picture books
into your collections. They generate conversation and allow the nonreader to
create his or her own stories.
"X hibit"
patience when your child is selecting books. Your support is empowering.
You are the most important person
in helping your child develop a lifelong love of reading.
Zealous readers are the result
of supportive and nurturing role models.
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