Teaching Kids To Read
We have exactly ten days before my children start their school careers. I am holding up well, so far. We have prepared them for kindergarten as best we can but they are so thirsty for knowledge, it even surprises me. The latest task we are undertaking is teaching them to read. They want to read in the worst way and I am trying to help them accomplish that goal by the end of this school year. Here are some tips for making a reading friendly environment in your home for your children (and you!):
-Visit book stores and your local library often and browse the book sections
-For reluctant readers get audio books from your library
-Use books without words to spark their imagination
-Ask your school or library for a suggested reading list for your child’s age
-Make flashcards for vocabulary and practice spelling words. We read and spell a lot in the car, pretty much everything we pass with letters on it, my kids ask what it says.
- Get magnetic letters for your refrigerator, then kids can practice spelling even short words with or without your help.
- Keep books in the house that they have an interest it. Make sure you have a well lit, comfy area in your house that kids can read or look at their books in.
- Let your children (ages 4 to 
watch reading rainbow or Between the Lion on PBS.
- Play word games like Scrabble Jr., Boggle Jr, or hangman
-Look for story time in your local book store, library or Pottery Barn Kids
- Make sure you read to your child every day, even if it is for a couple of minutes. Read yourself, parents who read the paper, books or anything will more likely to have readers for children! Monkey see monkey do!
What are your tips for teaching your children to read?
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