Want to help your child with their reading, but not quite sure how to go about it? You've come to the right place!

#1

The first and most important thing you can do is have your child read 20 minutes each day. Allow your child some choice in their reading material - this goes beyond AR reading! Have them read magazines, recipes, menus, and more! Here is a link to an article about the importance of reading 20 minutes a day:

https://fairhill.org/time-spent-reading/

#2

I often recommend having your child read aloud to you often in order to practice fluency. This is a HUGE focus in third grade, and we read aloud every chance we get in class. The extra support at home will be of great benefit to your child.

#3

Ask your child questions about what they have read. What questions should you ask? See the links!

http://internet.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/district/AcademicAffairs/balanced/Shared%20Documents/Parent%20Book%20Talk%20-%20English.pdf

http://randolphville.piscatawayschools.org/staff_websites/ritchie-_ruta__jessica/questions_to_ask_your_child_after_reading_a_fictio

#4

Read to your child! This will expand their vocabulary, help them become familiar with how texts work, and will expand their background knowledge. Most importantly, though, it will create positive experiences with reading!

#5

Is your child struggling with our weekly skills? Use IXL for extra skills practice. If you go to the Unit Overview found under the "See What We're Learning" tab, you will see which practice lessons match up with our weekly skills. The first number is the "grade" you will find the skill under, and the following letter/number combination will direct you to the specific lesson (ex. 3.I.2 = third grade lesson I.2).

#6

Have your child work on the computer program, ____, at home. This program uses assessment data to create a learning program specifically tailored to your child's needs. It includes tutorials and practice with the literacy skills that will help your child grow.