BEST WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR CHILD'S READING FLUENCY

Like most parents, you’re

probably want to make sure

your child becomes a fluent

reader, as this vital skill is

the building block for so

much of his education.

By surrounding your child with reading opportunities of all sorts as well as letting him see you enjoy spending time reading, you can certainly set him off in the right direction.

However, not all kids learn

at the same pace, and

some have specific

problems that can be

addressed with the right

help and encouragement.

Here are some pointers on

how to encourage a love of

reading and how to address

any potential stumbling

blocks.

LET’S GO TO

THE LIBRARY

Public libraries are an

amazing resource for

parents who want to

instill a love of literature

in their children.

The more kids read, the better their skills, and libraries offer loads of book-based programs for children from babies to teens.

Sign your preschooler up for a fun-filled story hour combining reading and crafts, be sure your school-age child keeps up skills …

… by participating in a summer reading program, and get your teen involved in special library activities for older kids.

Of course, the library is

always a great place to

find the best books!

BOOKS OF

THEIR OWN

Kids’ reading scores have been found to be higher among youngsters who are growing up in a home surrounded by reading material.

Make sure there are

plenty of books and

magazines at your child’s

level around the house

from cool bug books to

fantastical novels and

colorful kids’ magazines.

Every room in the house

can be a place to dive

into a book. Youngsters

can relax on the couch

with a favorite mystery …

… read recipes while

helping with dinner in the

kitchen or snuggle up in

bed at the end of the day

with a beloved novel.

READING,

READING

EVERYWHERE

Children can practice

reading anywhere, anytime,

not just when they’re

engrossed in a novel.

Find fun ways to help your

child improve skills.

Let him read:

Roadside signs

Weather reports

Game directions

Food labels

Billboards

Restaurant Menu

Good old-fashioned board

games are a super and

fun way to boost reading

skills and have quality

time with family.

Reading is so much a part

of everyday life that you

don’t have to wait until

your child is sitting down

with a book to help her

with reading skills.

MAKE FAMILY READING

TIME A TRADITION

Once kids are older

and can read on their

own schedule family

reading time into the

evening’s activities.

Just 15 to 30 minutes of

everyone in the family

reading silently lets kids

see you enjoy reading …

… and also gets them in

the habit of finding some

time each day to escape

into a book.

KEEP UP TO DATE

Be pro-active in tracking

your youngster’s reading

progress. Find out from

the school what the

expectations are for each

grade level …

… and then track your

child’s basic reading

skills on report cards and

standardized test results.

Due to the size of

today’s classes and the

increased demands on

instructors, your child’s

teacher may not notice

a problem …

… until it’s become

serious so sit with your

child and make sure she

can sound out words, has

good comprehension …

… knows sight words

and can use the context

of a sentence to figure

out the meaning of

unknown words.

HIRE A TUTOR

For kids who are really

struggling, the best

option may be hiring a

tutor, and the sooner

your child …

… gets the help she

needs, the more likely

she’ll be to develop into

a good and confident

reader.

Teachers don’t always

have the time to give kids

necessary individualized

help, while a tutor can

work one-on-one with

your child or a small

group of kids.

Many schools or after-

school programs have

certified teachers and

reading specialists

available to help your

young reader …

… improve reading skills

and comprehension,

gaining confidence and

hopefully becoming an

enthusiastic reader.

Boost up your child’s reading

fluency by signing up for an

academic tutoring at Maplewood Summer Day Camp.

Experienced staff will keep

your child both safe and

busy with arts and crafts,

games, water sports,

gymnastics and more.

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150 Foundry St. (Route 106) PO Box 88 (Mailing) South Easton, MA 02375 Email: info@maplewoodyearround.com Telephone: (508) 238-2387 FAX: (508) 238-1154