Reading Tips
Mistakes are a fact of life, especially when you are learning something new. When learning to read, encourage your child to take a risk, and then praise him/her for trying. The following hints may help you when your child has difficulty.
- Have patience. Give your child “wait time” of 10 seconds to let him/her figure out the word.
- Ask your child, “What do you think the word could be?”
- Suggest that your child use a picture clue (if appropriate).
- Tell your child to reread the sentence or have your child say the first sound of the problem word and read the rest of the sentence. Your child may notice clues he/she missed the first time or sometimes the information that follows can help identify the unfamiliar word.
- Tell your child to look for little word in big words. Your child may be able to find the “hidden” word to help read the larger, unfamiliar word. For example, what is the little word in scamper? Your child may recognize am or camp. He/she may use these “chunks to problem solve.”
- Give your child time to self correct as he/she reads. Praise him/her for the effort.
- Accept appropriate substitutions, such as “mom” for mother” or “shop for store.”
- Focus on what your child is doing well. Encouragement is critical.
Posted Sunday 06/20/10 10:35 PM
Reader's Oath
I promise to read
Each day and each night
I know it's the key
To growing up right.
I'll read to myself.
I'll read to a crowd.
It makes no difference
If silent or loud.
I'll read at my desk,
At home and at school,
On my bean bag or bed,
By the fire or pool.
Each book I read
Puts smarts in my head,
'Cause brains grow more thoughts
The more they are fed.
So I take this oath
To make reading my way
Of feeding my brain
What it needs every day.
Words by Debra Angstead
Missouri-National Education Association
Posted Sunday 06/20/10 10:30 PM
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