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.