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	Helping Your Child Read at HomeBefore 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. 
