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Helping Your Child Read at Home
Before Reading
*Find a comfortable spot away from distractions
*Predict what the story is about based on the cover, title and pictures inside
During Reading - Reading Strategies to Use – What should you do when you come to a tricky word?
*Use the pictures
*Look at the first letter and try to sound it out
*Tap it out
*Remember it must make sense
*Be sure your child finger-points as he/she reads
After Reading
*Ask: What was their favorite part and why?
*What did the story make them think of or remind them of?
*What was the whole story about? (main idea)
*Always praise and encourage your child to let them know how well he/she is reading.