Reading at Home

#1. Read What We're Reading

Read the book with your child.

Ask your child to retell the story.

#2. Ask Questions

Ask questions before, during, and after your child reads.

Ask open-ended questions about the story.

#3. Read Aloud to Your Child

Even 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders love being read to.

This can build their oral comprehension skills.

#4. Have Your Child Read Aloud to You

Try this on a short 15-minute drive.

This can improve their fluency and expression.

#5. Have Your Child Read Everything

Recipes and instruction booklets are a good choice.

This can expose your child to new vocabulary words.

#6. Let Them Listen to Audiobooks

These encourage visualization and imagination.

Look online and at the library for free audio books.

#7. Set Aside Time to Read Each Day

Carve out at least 15 non-negotiable minutes and make it a family event.