Encourage Reading Literacy
If you encourage reading literacy for your child, you will give her a great advantage for academic achievement and success in later life.Children reading, become adults who have a great advantage in the working world... It seems obvious, but you need to let children know that you expect them to develop reading skills. Your children want to live up to your expectations (especially when they are young).
How will they know your expectations? You can... - Support them gently and with praise.
- Encourage reading academic achievement.
- Get help for any problems.
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Communicate your Reading
Literacy Expectations
One thing you can do is gently tell your children your expectations.For example, I always talk to my preschool kids about "when they learn to read." I try to point out letters or sounds throughout the day, and then I'll say something like, "Wow! You know another sound! Soon you'll be able to read!" With my daughter that reads, I will often ask questions about what she is reading. We talk about the stories. Lots of times, I'll say things like, "That's great. Soon you will be reading books as big as mine!" My children know that they will learn to read and that they will continue to get better at reading. It's just what kids do!Sometimes it's difficult to work with our kids as they learn to read, but nearly all children can learn to read. So, always encourage and praise their efforts.
Support Reading
Academic Achievement
Your child's teachers are trying to help your child succeed in school. Work together with them to encourage reading achievement.Talk to the teacher early and often. Get acquainted and show your interest. Be sure to attend parent-teacher conferences. Another way to work with your child's teacher is to help with schoolwork. Obviously you should not DO the schoolwork. Instead show that your child that you are interested, help him get organized, provide a place and the materials he needs, and make sure he complete his homework.
Get Reading Help if Needed
If your child has trouble reading, get him the help he needs. This shows that even though reading may be tough, you still expect him to learn to read.If you think that your child needs extra help, ask his school about special services, such as after-school or summer reading programs. You can also ask teachers or your local librarian for names of community organizations and local literacy volunteer groups that offer tutoring services—often free of charge. Your children will achieve reading literacy if you gently encourage them through praise, work with their teachers, and get them as much help as they need.
"As parents, the most important thing we can do is read to our children early and often. Reading is the path to success in school and life. When children learn to love books, they learn to love learning." Laura Bush
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