It can really help your child if you share what you are seeing while you read. Be sure to be detailed. You can then read the section or story again. Ask your child to close his eyes, this will help some who have difficulty seeing it in their mind.
Remember there are many adults who have trouble seeing images while they read. Maybe it's time we address this issue!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Tip - Reading takes no vacation!
Summer break is here. Make sure to keep your child reading so they can keep up with and possibly get ahead of their reading level. There are programs at local libraries with incentives if the school doesn't have a summer reading program on place. I have my son read 3 times a week for 20 minutes since he is way too cool to do a summer reading program at the library. I also read with him one of those days to keep up with his progress and to spend quality time together.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Tip – Children telling stories
Have your child make up a story of his own. I have a four year old with enough unchanneled energy to tear down the defenses of the US Army on high alert. One day I asked him to tell me a story. This did not slow him down. His story was a traveling story (him traveling from room to room). But he did not destroy anything. And although the story was pretty basic he thoroughly enjoyed creating it. As he begins reading I believe his own stories will become more detailed and charming. Kids love to tell a story!
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