Coming from an early ed classroom teacher and homeschool mom background, I can tell you there are so many fun ways to help your child read better!
Let's look at a few...
- Choose a high interest reading passage and sit down next to your child. Tell them that you are going to read the passage a sentence at a time out loud. While you are reading the sentence, have your child follow along by putting a finger on each word as it is read. Then tell your child it is their turn to read the sentence aloud. Make sure they are following along with their finger on each word.
- There is something magical about memorization. Choose a special poem with your child (there are many online) and have your child write it down. Maybe have them illustrate it too. Then have them memorize the poem by reading it over and over again. To finish this off with something fun, have them recite it in front of family or classmates.
- Here is another one to help with those tricky words they might have a hard time sounding out. Read a passage together and make a note of the words they are having trouble with. Then make flashcards to practice those words. The workbook shown above is perfect for this. It is sprinkled with life science vocabulary that children may not be familiar with. After practicing with the flashcards, try reading the passage again together.
A little about me... I have 25+ years of experience between the classroom and homeschooling. Now I spend my time creating educational resources for parents and teachers that make learning fun! Blessings to you and yours, Annette
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