Just+for+parents

Just for Parents: Parents often ask how they can help their child improve their reading skills. Here are some ideas that have helped other parents; 1. Share the reading. If a child needs help reading a book, you can read a paragraph or page and then your child does the same. 2. Be supportive when a child is tackling a challenging peice of reading. Offer to help with words "s/he hasn't learned yet." 3. Acknowledge that the reading material they are reading is challenging, and that you are glad they have not given up. 4. Check for understanding with questions about the content and about your child's interpretation of the content. 5. Turn off the TV. 6. Make sure the child sees you reading for pleasure and information.

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