Helping Your Child Read at Home

Before Reading

*Find a comfortable spot

*Predict what the story is about based on the cover, title and pictures inside

During Reading

Reading strategies you can use (what your child can do when they 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 they read

After Reading

*Ask what was your favorite part and why 

*Ask what they story made them think of or remind them of (make a connection)

*Ask what was the whole story about (main idea)

*Always praise and encourage your child and let them know how well he/she is reading.