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What can you do at home to
help your child with reading?
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The single most
important way to help your child develop a
love of reading is to read aloud
to your child. Try to read
aloud at least 15 minutes each day to your
child.
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As you are reading with
your child, encourage him/her to
ask questions about what they are
reading. Ask questions
about why the characters do things. Help
your child see how
he/she is like a character in the book.
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To help your child read
more fluently, give them opportunities
to read aloud at home. Children
can read recipes, read with
a sibling or a parent, etc.
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Establish a family
reading hour
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Take regular trips to
the library
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Write notes to your
children and leave them around them house
for them to find and read
What
can you do at home to help your child manage her time well?
- Be a good role model.
- Have
your child keep her own calendar to outline upcoming due
dates for tests and
projects.
- Make sure that your
child is using an assignment notebook to keep
track of assignments.
Check things off as they are finished.
- Let your child take an
occasional break to do a few short stretching
exercises or something else
physical. This will make them more alert
and better able to
concentrate.
- Use a kitchen timer to
help your child stay focused.
- Let your child
experience the consequences of poor time management.
How
can I help my child get organized for homework?
- Make a place for school
stuff at home
- Designate a study spot
that is well lit, quiet, comfortable, neat, and well
supplied
- Have a regular study
time
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