As
a parent, you are your child's first and most important
teacher. When you help your child learn to read, you are
opening the doors to a world of books and learning. Reading
aloud to children is the best way to get them interested in
reading. Before long they will grow to love stories and
books. Eventually they will want to read on their own. With
the help of parents, children can learn how to read and can
practise reading until they can read for their own
enjoyment. They they will have a whole world of
information and knowledge at their fingertips! Reading
can be a family activity. Spending time with word games,
stories, and books will help your child to:
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gather information and learn about the world |
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learn how stories and books work-that they have
beginnings, endings, characters, and themes |
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build a rich vocabulary by reading and talking about
new words |
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learn how to listen and how to think |
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learn the sounds of language and language patterns |
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fall in love with books |
It's
natural to want to compare your child's reading abilities with
those of other children of the same age, but not all children
develop reading skills at the same pace. What's important
is that you are aware of your child's reading level so that you
can choose books and activities that will help him or her
improve. Use the tips in this guide and work with your
child's teacher and others to improve your child's reading
skills.
Select the following suggestions to help your child
learn to read.
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