Mrs. Abraham - Fluency

Tips For Helping Your Child Read Fluently

Model fluent reading for your child by reading aloud to them
Allow your child to follow along while you read aloud to them or while listening to eBooks
Partner read with your child by taking turns while reading
Choral read with your child by reading together at the same time
Echo read with your child by reading a line and having them repeat it
Reread passages multiple times to build fluency as well as confidence
Try reading passages multiple times in silly voices
Facetime a family member and read to them
Videotape your child reading and re-play it for them to listen to
Read to a family pet or stuffed animal
Stopwatch reading - set a timer for one minute and have your child read and re-read trying to read more words each time
Allow your child to access online read-alouds (Tumblebooks is a great option)
Help your child choose a "Just Right Book"
Help your child read in phrases rather than word by word

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