1. Read as often as possible to your child
- read a variety of materials
- read books with rhyme, rhythm and repetition
- re-read familiar books over and over
2. Read for pleasure in front of your child to demonstrate how important reading is toyou.
3. Call attention to environmental print (signs, labels, etc)
4. Talk about books before, during and after reading
- before: discuss the title, author, illustrator, title page, dedication page and predict what the story might be about
- during: encourage discussions and predictions (“What do you think will happen?”
- after: discuss favorite parts, exciting parts, things not understood, meanings of new words, the author’s craft (“What did the author or illustrator do to make us like the story?”
5. Read books together
- parent and child read chorally
- each person can read one section
- the child can read the words and phrase that he or she knows
6. Encourage your child to read and re-read familiar books to you or to tell you the story while looking at the pictures.
7. Do not automatically tell your child a word he or she doesn’t know when reading to you. Let him or her try different strategies for unlocking the word. Discuss these strategies with your child.
8. Encourage a family reading time when everyone reads independently or familymembers take turns reading a story aloud.
9. Plan frequent trips to the library. Inquire about the special services that the library offers.
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Don't forget to read for Book-It!
READING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! One hour a week can make a big difference in a child’s life!
Parent volunteer tutors
are needed for the
Ruth Rales – Comcast Kids ReadingNetwork.
This MCPS partnership program
provides supplemental support to
second grade students to improve
reading fluency and comprehension.
One-on-one tutoring ~ During the school day
For more information, please contact:
Avid Miller, Reading Specialist
Flower Hill Elementary School
301-840-7161
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