Reading
Does your child read everyday? It is one of the most important activities that you can share with your child. It has been proven that children that read everyday do much better in school. Sometimes it takes a lot of work to get your child hooked on reading. Don't give up!
If your child doesn't like to read, keep trying different types of text. Another way to help them enjoy books is to read to them, you can choose books that are above their reading level to have a more interesting story line. Don't forget to stop and ask them some questions and discuss what you have read. Not only will this help them develop a better vocabulary and give comprehension practice, but it creates great memories. One of my favorite memories from my childhood is sitting on the couch with my mom while she read to all of us. I'm convinced that this activity was responsible for my love of reading today.
If you need some books, check out the public library. There are lots of great books and other resources that you can use for free.
Here are some questions that can help you talk about their reading.
1. Who is the main character?
2. Was there a problem? If so, what was it?
3. What would you do to solve the problem if you were the main character?
4. Where did the story take place?
5. What is the main idea of the beginning, middle, and end?
6. What was the big event of the story?
7. How would you change the ending if you were the author?
8. What made the problem interesting?
9. How was the main character described by the author?
10. How do you think the character felt at the beginning of he story?
11. What other story have you read that reminds you of this one?
12. When have you ever experienced something similar to the main character of this story?
Does your child read everyday? It is one of the most important activities that you can share with your child. It has been proven that children that read everyday do much better in school. Sometimes it takes a lot of work to get your child hooked on reading. Don't give up!
If your child doesn't like to read, keep trying different types of text. Another way to help them enjoy books is to read to them, you can choose books that are above their reading level to have a more interesting story line. Don't forget to stop and ask them some questions and discuss what you have read. Not only will this help them develop a better vocabulary and give comprehension practice, but it creates great memories. One of my favorite memories from my childhood is sitting on the couch with my mom while she read to all of us. I'm convinced that this activity was responsible for my love of reading today.
If you need some books, check out the public library. There are lots of great books and other resources that you can use for free.
Here are some questions that can help you talk about their reading.
1. Who is the main character?
2. Was there a problem? If so, what was it?
3. What would you do to solve the problem if you were the main character?
4. Where did the story take place?
5. What is the main idea of the beginning, middle, and end?
6. What was the big event of the story?
7. How would you change the ending if you were the author?
8. What made the problem interesting?
9. How was the main character described by the author?
10. How do you think the character felt at the beginning of he story?
11. What other story have you read that reminds you of this one?
12. When have you ever experienced something similar to the main character of this story?