Clues to Use

Make reading together enjoyable.

Clues to UseWhen choosing books, consider the reader’s

interests, experiences & reading level.

Clues to UseEncourage the reader with

specific praise.(“I like how you reread the sentence to

figure out that word.”)

Clues to Use*Reading aloud to

children is the most important thing parents can do to help

them become better readers.

*Trelease, Jim. The Read Aloud Handbook

Clues to UseWhile you are reading a book, make connections between the story & your

child’s life.

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Point out the author & illustrator’s names.

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Set a time for reading with your child every day.

Clues to UseShare your reactions to

books that you are reading.

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Subscribe to a magazine for your child.

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Keep a bag of books to read in the car.

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Listen to taped recordings of books while driving in the car.

The library has a great selection!

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Read books about a place you plan on visiting this

summer.

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Read a book and then watch a movie based upon it. Talk about what was the same, what was

different.

Clues to UseAllow your child to

read in bed. It’s a good habit to start.

Clues to UseBefore you read a book,

make predictions about the story based on the title and

pictures.

Clues to UseChildren follow their parents’ examples. If they see

you read, they will, too!

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Continue reading aloud to your child even after he/she

learns how to read.

Clues to UseMost avid readers go through a stage of reading “series” books. Although the series may not qualify as high-quality

literature, all that reading practice helps develop fluency and speed.

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Books as well as book store gift certificates make great

gifts!

Clues to UseExperts recommend that parents limit the number of hours children spend watching television. This frees up time for them to read!

Clues to UseRead favorite stories over

and over again. This builds confidence in young readers.

Clues to UseEncourage “pretend”

reading. It shows the child is utilizing the pictures for

meaning.

Clues to UseInvite relatives and friends to

read to your child. It’s interesting to hear how

different readers deliver the text.

Clues to UseStart a home library for your child, a special place for your child to keep their

books

Clues to UseAsk questions before, during,

and after reading. (What do you think will happen next?)

Occasionally, ask some “why” questions.

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn,

the more places you’ll go.”

-Dr. Seuss

“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.”

-Richard Steele

“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.

-Walt

Disney

“From candlelight to early bedtime, I read.”

-Thomas Jefferson

Library

Here is where people One frequently finds,

Lower their voices, and raise their minds.