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READING AS A HOME AND FAMILY HABIT
READING AS A HOME AND FAMILY HABIT
Inspire a love for reading in the family !
Books are excellent gifts
Build a home book collection or use the public library to borrow books
Create a fun family culture around reading books
Read to your child daily - 20 minutes a day
Choose books that are typically above your child's reading level (rich literature)
From ages 4+ you can read a chapter or a few pages a day of an interesting chapter book. Recommended authors include: Enid Blyton, Roald Dahl, C.S Lewis...
Routinely identify new words in each session and keep a diary or list if possible
Review and discuss for comprehension after all reading sessions
Practice reading techniques daily
For 3-4s: practise letter sounds
4-5s: begin to practise reading syllables and short simple words
5-6: practise reading simple phrases
6+: Close any phonics gaps through reviewing all letter sounds
5/6+ and older - ensure independent reading as well
Listen to your child read books that are at their level and help them learn to read complex words (Your teacher can advise regarding appropriate books)
Daily reading is essential to keep moving up their reading levels
Keep books accessible for children to "read" or look at pictures
Institute daily book time
For older children, instead of a nap, institute daily quiet time with books for about 1 hour.
Siblings should rest in separate spaces during this quiet time. This can include bedrooms and the living room or the balcony or garden
Audio books work very well for this: children can lie down and rest and learn to enjoy a good book
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