Reading Program For Your Child

* Ask our child’s current teacher or the school librarian for a recommended grade level reading list
* Visit the bookstore, even if you’re not purchasing, to get an idea of what’s popular right now
* Ask other parents what their kids are reading
* Make a special trip to the library, get your child their library card and talk to a librarian
* Browse the kids section of the library with your child and help them pick something interesting
* Remember reading doesn’t always require a “book” with all words and no pictures ~ pick up a variety of magazines, books, comic books, activity pads, anything that gets your child excited about reading!
* Make sure the reading material is age appropriate and a reasonable goal for your child’s reading level
* Make a reading rewards chart, much like a chore chart where they can mark off their reading goals, perhaps a star at the end of each chapter so you know how far they’ve gotten on their book … celebrate when they finish
* Ask your child questions about what they’re reading. Do they like the book? What adversaries are in the story? What do they like best about the story?
* If the book is part of a series of some kind encourage them to read the following book when they finish the first one.
* Make bookmarks with your child, out of paper, plastic, cardboard string, beads, whatever you have laying around the house. Having your own special bookmark just makes reading more fun.