Tips for Parents
Don't leave home without it
Bring along a book or magazine any time your child has to wait, such as at a
doctor's office. Always try to fit in reading!
Once is not enough
Encourage your child to re-read favorite books and poems. Re-reading helps kids read more quickly and accurately.
Take advantage of your environment
Print and words are all around us, take advantage of your surroundings by asking questions and pointing out signs.
Dig deeper into the story
Talk about the story you've just read. Say something
like, "Why do you think Clifford did that?"
Take control of the television
It's difficult for reading to compete with TV and video games. Encourage reading as a free-time activity.
Be patient
When your child is trying to sound out an unfamiliar word, give him or her time to do so. Remind your child to look closely at the first letter or letters of the word and think about what makes sense.
Pick books that are 'Just Right', or at their level.
Help your child pick books that are not too difficult. The aim is to give your child lots of successful reading experiences.
Let your children read what they like
Comic books, magazines, newspapers, books, ebooks, appropriate websites...They all have words which means your child is reading.
Play word games
Have your child sound out the word as you change it from mat to fat to sat; from sat to sag to sap; and from sap to sip.
I read to you, you read to me
Take turns reading aloud at bedtime. Kids enjoy this special time with their parents.
Gently correct your young reader
When your child makes a mistake, gently point out the letters he or she overlooked or read incorrectly. Many beginning readers will guess wildly at a word based on its first letter.
Talk, talk, talk!
Talk with your child every day about school and things going on around the house. Sprinkle some interesting words into the conversation, and build on words you've talked about in the past.
Write, write, write!
Ask your child to help you write out the grocery list, a thank you note to Grandma, or to keep a journal of special things that happen at home. When writing, encourage your child to use the letter and sound patterns they are learning at school.
These tips are just some of the building blocks for your child's future!
Don't leave home without it
Bring along a book or magazine any time your child has to wait, such as at a
doctor's office. Always try to fit in reading!
Once is not enough
Encourage your child to re-read favorite books and poems. Re-reading helps kids read more quickly and accurately.
Take advantage of your environment
Print and words are all around us, take advantage of your surroundings by asking questions and pointing out signs.
Dig deeper into the story
Talk about the story you've just read. Say something
like, "Why do you think Clifford did that?"
Take control of the television
It's difficult for reading to compete with TV and video games. Encourage reading as a free-time activity.
Be patient
When your child is trying to sound out an unfamiliar word, give him or her time to do so. Remind your child to look closely at the first letter or letters of the word and think about what makes sense.
Pick books that are 'Just Right', or at their level.
Help your child pick books that are not too difficult. The aim is to give your child lots of successful reading experiences.
Let your children read what they like
Comic books, magazines, newspapers, books, ebooks, appropriate websites...They all have words which means your child is reading.
Play word games
Have your child sound out the word as you change it from mat to fat to sat; from sat to sag to sap; and from sap to sip.
I read to you, you read to me
Take turns reading aloud at bedtime. Kids enjoy this special time with their parents.
Gently correct your young reader
When your child makes a mistake, gently point out the letters he or she overlooked or read incorrectly. Many beginning readers will guess wildly at a word based on its first letter.
Talk, talk, talk!
Talk with your child every day about school and things going on around the house. Sprinkle some interesting words into the conversation, and build on words you've talked about in the past.
Write, write, write!
Ask your child to help you write out the grocery list, a thank you note to Grandma, or to keep a journal of special things that happen at home. When writing, encourage your child to use the letter and sound patterns they are learning at school.
These tips are just some of the building blocks for your child's future!
Read Books Online! There are many fun and interactive websites for literacy. Here are a few FREE online resources:
www.starfall.com
www.speakaboos.com
www.spellingcity.com
www.wegivebooks.org
http://interactivesites.weebly.com
www.razkids.com
Your child can also practice math facts online for FREE at:
www.everydaymath.com
www.mathabc.com
https://www.ixl.com/math
www.adaptedmind.com/Math-Worksheets.htm
www.mobymax.com
www.starfall.com
www.speakaboos.com
www.spellingcity.com
www.wegivebooks.org
http://interactivesites.weebly.com
www.razkids.com
Your child can also practice math facts online for FREE at:
www.everydaymath.com
www.mathabc.com
https://www.ixl.com/math
www.adaptedmind.com/Math-Worksheets.htm
www.mobymax.com