Home Reading

Some tips for reading at home with your child:

• Ensure that reading is enjoyable for both you and your child

• Discuss the book prior to reading to give confidence.

• Look at the pictures and draw attention to images that are mentioned in the text.

• Draw attention to some initial letters in words and what sound they make in that word.

• Not all mistakes need to be corrected (while your child gains confidence)

• Try not to always give the answer, be patient and give your child time to think.

• Re-read sentences from the start and say the first sound of unknown words (point to the supportive images to give clues).

• Always encourage any attempt to read and decipher the text.

This is a fantastic video that shows a positive home reading experience.