Elementary parents, here are some ways you can reinforce literacy at home:

  • Team up with the teacher. Ask how you can highlight phonics and reading outside of school, and share any concerns you have. 
  • Listen to your child read daily. If your child stumbles on a word, encourage them to sound it out. But if they still can’t get it, provide the word so they don’t get discouraged.
  • Boost comprehension. Ask questions like, “What do you think will happen next?” or “What did he mean by that?” Here are more great questions to ask during storytime.
  • Revisit familiar books. It’s okay if your child wants to reread favorite books from earlier years. In fact, it’s actually beneficial!
  • Read aloud. Choose books on topics that excite your child (get great suggestions from our numerous book lists) in either English or Spanish, and read with gusto, using different voices for each character.
  • Spread the joy. Show your child how much you value reading by having plenty of books and magazines around the house. You’ll teach phonics as well as cultivate a lifelong love of reading.
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2 comments

  1. Patricia Peña

    These are awesome tips! Thanks for sharing. Very useful!

  2. Charlotte Bard

    These helpful tips were acquired from an electronic Scholastic newsletter. Please visit their website for more helpful tips. Blessings.

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