Helping my child with reading.
1 Parents and carers play a vital role, as their attitude is often the strongest influence on a child. Enthusiasm is catching so never imply reading is a chore.
2 Read aloud to your child as often as you can. This is important because it introduces him to a much wider
and more literary vocabulary than the limited number of words used in everyday speech.
3 Find out which authors your child likes, then read several of their books with him. It’s easier to guess
what’s coming next if the style is a familiar one.
4 Tape yourself as you read a book to your child. You can create a bank of stories for those times when you
are unable to read to him yourself. Borrow tapes from the library.
5 Visit libraries and bookshops with your child. Teach him to check with the librarian or bookseller on here to find the sort of books he enjoys.
6 Set aside a time for reading each day when you can be alone and undisturbed with your child. If you are distracted, he will be even more so.
7 Read in new places, in the bath, in a den behind the sofa or up a tree!
8 When your child starts to read independently, you’re still needed. Most reluctant readers like a
companion when they’re reading to themselves. So why not sit beside him and read your own book?