Many of you have been asking how to help improve your child's reading at home. There are simple things that you can do to support your child in improving fluency and comprehension, which in turn will help with their overall success. Try to read to and read with your child every day. Shared reading is a good way to improve your child's reading. There are various ways to do "shared reading." I will give some examples:
- When you read with your child, take turns reading. You can determine the length of the reading, according to your child's comfort level. For example, you read one paragraph, and your child reads the next; or you read a page, and your child reads the next page.
- Try "choral reading" which is reading aloud together in unison with your child. Running your finger under the words while you read together will help your child to follow.
- When your child is reading, if there is a word he/she can't read, don't stop your child to sound out the word or correct a mistake. Instead, let your child pass over that word and come to the end of the sentence. After that you can go back together to the unfamiliar word and work on reading it again.
- Instead of giving your child the word, guide them by asking questions, such as "Did that sound right to you?" or "What sound would make sense here?" This way, you can coach your child in figuring out a tricky word that he/she is unfamiliar with.
- Make the shared reading time a fun time you share with your child. Give a lot of positive feedback and praise to see your child's self-esteem and love of reading grow at the same time!
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