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Parent Information - Reading together
IntroductionThe following information helps parents with ideas about the best way to approach reading practice with their child. It has been very kindly provided by Ms K Mayer, a local infant school head teacher with great expertise in teaching young children to read. |
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Reading Together - Information for parents
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Enjoy it.Encourage your child by giving lots of praise. TalkingTalk about the pictures and stories. Ask questions. For how long?Don't read for too long. A short time, maybe 5 minutes, will be long enough
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When?Choose a good time for both of you. Where?Find a quiet place where you can sit side by side. "I don't want to"Don't force or threaten your child if they do not want to read. |
Some Do's and Don'ts
Don't
- Get angry or threaten to tell the teacher if mistakes are made.
- Compare your child to others.
- Force, criticise or expect overnight success.
Do
- Make reading a pleasant event.
- Give praise and encouragement.
- Give time to try words.
- Help children over difficulties.
Remember
Contact your school if you have any worries or questions about reading.
