Parents can help with reading at home by: reading to your child every day, making reading a regular routine, choosing books appropriate for your child's level, discussing the story, asking questions about the text, pointing out print, visiting the library often, and creating a reading-rich environment at home...essentially modeling a love of reading and actively engaging your child with the material. 

Key strategies:

• Read aloud regularly: Make reading a daily habit, choosing books that match your child's interest and reading level. 

• Interactive reading: Ask questions about the story, discuss characters and vocabulary while reading. 

• Point out print: While reading, point to words and show how they are formed to help with letter recognition. 

• Encourage discussion: Talk about what is happening in the story and how the characters feel. 

• Re-read favorite books: Reading familiar stories can build fluency and comfort. 

• Visit the library: Regularly take your child to the library to choose new books. 

• Create a reading space: Designate a quiet, comfortable area at home for reading. 

• Model reading behavior: Show your child that you enjoy reading by reading yourself. 

• Connect reading to other activities: Incorporate literacy skills into everyday life, like reading labels on food packages. 

Important considerations:

• Choose books based on your child's level:
  Select books that are challenging but not too difficult to avoid frustration. 

• Be patient and encouraging:
  Celebrate small successes and provide positive feedback. 

• Make reading fun:
  Use different voices for characters, add dramatic elements, and engage your child with the story. 

• Talk to your child's teacher:
  Discuss any concerns about reading development and get suggestions for supporting your child at home.