Reader’s Workshop
Link Elementary School

Children are all different in their learning styles and they need different things to become more proficient readers and writers. Even though these varying strengths and weaknesses exist, children still benefit greatly by reading at home as well as in school. Below is a list of useful things to consider when working with your child at home.

1. The importance you place on reading at home goes a long way. Try to model good reading habits for your children to help show the importance of reading.

2. When your child is reading books at home encourage them to try to figure out unknown words by using pictures, story meaning, and the letter sounds. Try not to just give them the answer. Of course, if they become frustrated it is important to help them out because you don’t want them to lose interest in reading.

3. If comprehension needs development you can have your child draw, write, or tell about a favorite scene in the story. They can also tell what the story was about, about a main character, or the problem and solution in the story.

Tips for Parents

· Set aside a regular time and place for books so that reading books becomes as natural as eating and sleeping.

· Become aware of the interests of your children and books that extend life experiences so they know what happens in the world around them.

· For younger readers, read the story as the child points to the words and/or pictures on each page.