Reading at Home
How To Help Your Child
Become
A SUCCESSFUL READER!
THE IMPORTANCE OF READING AT HOME
You are your child's FIRST and MOST IMPORTANT teacher!
It is very important for children to have a good start in reading. Children who are behind in their reading skills by 3rd grade are more likely to drop out of school.
To find books for home reading, sign up for a free library card for you and your child at your local library. It will have thousands of books for you to choose.
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Reading at home daily will help your child become a successful and confident reader!
READING TIPS FOR
PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
To help your child become a
SUCCESSFUL READER, practice the
with your child for at least 20 minutes
to 1 hour everyday!
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1. Phonemic Awareness - have your child practice the letter sounds (phonemes).
(A- "ah" apple; B - "buh" ball)
(Click here for more info on phonemes)
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2. Phonics - have your child practice decoding (sounding out) simple three letter words.
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Mastering the basics of Phonics will help students become successful readers!
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3. Fluency - have your child read out loud often, and review the sight words.
(Click here for a list of SIGHT WORDS for Grades K - 5)
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(Click here for more info on fluency)
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4. Vocabulary - Making flash cards with the word on the front and the definition on the back is a great way to improve vocabulary! Also, look for new words on signs and in stores.
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5. Comprehension - ask your child questions about the story they just read, such as:
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What is the story about?
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Where did the story take place?
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Who are the main characters in the story?
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What did the characters look like?
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What did the characters do?
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Did you like the story? Why or why not?
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