Reading

Click through this presentation to learn more about How to Help Not Rescue Your Child When Reading.

When choosing a book:

Pick a book and start reading it. When you come to a word you do not know put a finger up. By the end of a few pages if you have 5 fingers up the book is too hard.

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The animal strategies method is a catchy and effective method to use to help children identity letter sounds within a word.

Comprehension is the understanding of the meaning of words and phrases. Created by The Reading Bungalow 2015

Allowing your child to choose a book of their liking, helps motivate and pique their interests. Combine this one with the Five Finger Rule.

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Setting a purpose to why you choose a book can help keep students accountable for their actions. Setting a purpose keeps them motivated, engaged, and focused in the text.

Literacy is the ability to read and write. Opportunities are everywhere! Click through this slide show presentation to learn more about literacy found within the Home Setting!

Audiobooks are great tools for readers because they allow them the opportunity to comprehend the story auditorily.

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Provide a place for your child to write. Bonus! Have them choose the place so it sparks their interest.

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While your child writes, have them put a line under a word that has unknown spelling. This strategy allows them to continue on with their work without getting stuck on spelling a word. Then when they are done with the assignment they can reflect with an adult on their spelling.

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This strategy is similar to the one on the left. This way while a child is reading, they are being mindful of words they do not know. In writing the words down, they can move on and continue reading the book. After they are done reading, reflect on the words that they have missed.

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Encourage your child to keep a writing journal. Allow them to choose, or decorate their journal in a way they like! You can encourage daily writing by utilizing one prompt or reflection.

Consider providing multiple opportunities for your child to practice writing.

Consider starting a vocabulary notebook. Students love to collect items. If they create a vocabulary notebook, they can collect words.

Publishing your childs writing helps them learn the writing process.