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đ Reading with your child is a great way to help them learn new words. You can use books from home or borrow some from the local library.
Look at the pictures and name what you see.
Talk about what the people or animals are doing.
Use different describing words like big, tiny, fast, slow, soft, or bumpy.
đ Read favorite books more than once. This helps your child remember new words.
đ Choose books with some words your child might not know. After reading, try using those new words during the day. For example, if the book says âhappy,â you can say âjoyfulâ and explain what it means. Then use it during the day: âYou look joyful playing with your friends!â
đ You can also change some of the words in books to help your child learn new ones. This helps build vocabulary in a fun and natural way.
Story Skills: What They Are & Why They Matter
Story Skills: What They Are & Why They Matter
Story skills help children understand and tell stories. These skills grow over time and can be practiced in fun ways. Here are some examples:
đRetelling the story in their own words
đNaming details like characters, events, and where the story takes place
đBook handling skills, like holding the book the right way, turning pages from left to right, and finding the title
đLooking at story pictures to help understand whatâs happening
As children practice these skills, they get better at telling their own stories with more detail. This helps them get ready to read and write longer and more interesting stories.
Building Story Skills at Home
Building Story Skills at Home
When you spend time with your child during the day, youâre helping them learn how to tell stories and share their experiences. Youâre showing them that stories can be told in many ways and that everyoneâs voice matters.Â
đExplore Books in Fun and Meaningful Ways
Try different kinds of books and see what your child enjoys.
Look for books with clear, interesting pictures.
Choose stories that match your childâs interests, culture, or experiences.
Visit your local libraryâitâs free and has books for everyone!
Some books and authors may become your childâs favorites over time.
đ§ Be Curious Together
Before reading, look at the cover and guess what the story might be about.
While reading, ask what might happen next.
Ask questions or make comments that help your child think and feel:
âI wonder how she feels. Letâs look at her face.â
âWhy do you think he is making that sound?â
âWhat would you do to solve this problem?â
âĽď¸Make Reading a Special Time
Read in different placesâon the couch, outside, or at bedtime.
Keep books where your child can reach them easily.
Enjoy the story togetherâlaugh, act it out, or talk about it.
Read favorite books again and again. Each time, your child can learn something new.
đ¨ď¸Talk About the Pictures and Connect to Real Life
Look closely at the pictures in the book and talk about what you see.
Use words to describe how the characters might feel. For example:
âThe boy looks really excited to go to school!â
âThe teacher seems happy.â
Connect the story to your own life. For example:
âRemember your first day of school? You were excited too.â
âHe rides the bus just like you!â
If the story is hard to understand, use your own words to explain whatâs happening in the pictures.
đTry Fun Activities After Reading
Use things from around your home to make simple props or costumes to act out the story.
Draw pictures of the characters.
Try retelling the story or parts of it. Use the bookâs pictures to help.
Talk about your favorite parts of the story.
Use words like beginning, middle, and end to talk about what happened.
Extra Ideas
Extra Ideas
Here are a few links to resources on the web related to building story skills. Please note, these websites/apps have not been vetted by TVDSB, and as such, the use of these resources is ultimately the choice of the user and/or family.Â
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