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Parent Information - Reading together

Introduction

The 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.

Reading Together - Information for parents
Enjoy it.

Encourage your child by giving lots of praise.

Talking

Talk 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

 

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.

 

 

 

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