READING TO YOUR CHILD:
Research shows that children learn to read by listening to stories read to them. Reading 15-20 minutes a day to your child is the best way to help them become readers. It instills the love of language and the excitement of reading independently. With repeated readings of favorite stories, your child will soon begin to memorize books and then decode words to read on their own. Be sure to read nursery rhymes, rhyming stories, and good literature, picture books, and chapter books to your child. Make reading a priority and enjoy the special time with your child.
Research shows that children learn to read by listening to stories read to them. Reading 15-20 minutes a day to your child is the best way to help them become readers. It instills the love of language and the excitement of reading independently. With repeated readings of favorite stories, your child will soon begin to memorize books and then decode words to read on their own. Be sure to read nursery rhymes, rhyming stories, and good literature, picture books, and chapter books to your child. Make reading a priority and enjoy the special time with your child.
INDEPENDENT READING:
Children will learn there are three ways to read a book: read the pictures, read the words, and retell the story. Encourage your child to practice these ways of reading independently for 5-10 minutes per day. They will be bringing home books made at school that they will be able to read independently. Make a special box in which to keep these books, so that your child can practice reading them frequently. Repeated readings is key to becoming an independent reader. Give books as rewards and special presents to help develop the love of reading.
Children will learn there are three ways to read a book: read the pictures, read the words, and retell the story. Encourage your child to practice these ways of reading independently for 5-10 minutes per day. They will be bringing home books made at school that they will be able to read independently. Make a special box in which to keep these books, so that your child can practice reading them frequently. Repeated readings is key to becoming an independent reader. Give books as rewards and special presents to help develop the love of reading.