Tips on reading with your child
When
they can't read the word, say…
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Can you sound it out?
· Finger-tap it. When a child
struggles with a word, tap under each syllable to help them chunk it all together.
·
Can you think of the word or movement that helps you remember that
vowel sound?
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What is the first and last sound? What word would make sense?
·
Does it have a pattern that you have seen in other words? (ex-an,
ack)
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How does the word begin?
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You said_______. Does that make sense?
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What word would make sense that would start with these sounds?
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Put your finger under the word as you say it. This is helpful
because when children struggle with a word, they often skip it and could lose
their place while reading.
When
they want to read a book that is too hard, say…
·
Let's read it together.
·
This is a book you will enjoy more if you save it until you are
older — or later in the year.
·
[Be honest!] When people read books that are too hard for them,
they often skip important parts. You will have more fun with this book if you
wait until you can read it easily.
