Real reading at Home

        Dear Parents,

            There are many ways you can help your child read at home.  Your home is filled with reading material.  You would be surprised at how much we all rely on reading.  You may read directions when you cook, clip coupons from the newspaper, read cards or letters from friends, and read junk mail.  you read all of the time!  And the reading you do is important.  It is reading for a real purpose.  For example, you need to read the directions to microwave popcorn correctly or you will burn the popcorn.  Your child needs to know that reading outside school is still reading.

               Invite your child to read with you during these reading times at home.  At least once a day, think about one of these reading events, and ask your child to join you.  Read the directions [or whatever] to your child, then ask your child to read them with you.  Finally, ask your child what the words are saying.  This will help your child on the road to reading!

Real Reading at Home

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