READING TIPS FOR PARENTS
- Read with your child every day and have fun. Discuss the story. You will also be building your child’s vocabulary. Most importantly, you will help your child enjoy reading. A parent’s example is the most powerful teacher of all
- Create a special place to read free from distractions
- Choose books carefully if you are asking your child to read to you. Be patient as you help your child practice reading.
- Take turns. You read a line or a short page. Have your child echo back the page to practice expression and fluency.
- Reread favorites. Read it again and again. This will help build your child’s confidence and help him/her improve.
- Key into your child’s interests. You can have them choose topics that he/she wants to learn more about. You can read books above their instructional level to create an interest and love of books.
- Give positive feedback for the many small improvements your child is making. This will help create confidence and encourage your child to continue to take risks to learn new skills.
Special Education Teachers
Chris Gabriele
Kristy Simmons
Sandra Marinuzzi
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