The Importance of Reading at home- Reading at home is VERY important. Here is a video that explains why reading at home is important and somethings you can do to make reading apart of your daily routine.
Here are somethings you can do to bond with your reader: (suggestions are taken from http://www.scholastic.com/)
1.) Start a Parent-Child Book Club. What better way to connect than to be reading the same book at the same time? Set up a time for your discussion and try to find guides and activities to do together.
2.) Read as a Family. Set aside a "reading time" for your family where everyone turns off the TV and reads. It's also a great idea to let your child read to you. Have him read his favorite parts of a book to you and explain what he loves about the passage or chapter.
3.) Play With Words. Let your child show off their vocabulary with a game of Scrabble or Boggle. You can also do word searches and crossword puzzles together.
4.) Select Books Together. Go to the library, bookstore, or online retailer with your child and pick out books. Challenge him to find a book you will like, and pick out an unusual book for him!
5.) Watch It. If a movie or TV show based on one of your child's favorite books comes out, enjoy watching it together. Afterwards, discuss how it was different from the book and if the actors fit the characters.
FAQ's about reading and writing at home
Q: What if I can't get the materials to do these activities at home?
A: Your teacher will gladly provide any materials such as books, games, tapes, etc for home use. Lack of materials should never hinder reading at home.
Q: How do I motivate my child to read?
A: Reading to your child everyday and reading yourself, will surely motivate your child to read on their own. Just as the teacher is the motivator at school, the parent is the motivator at home.
A: Here is a great article from scholastic.com that informs parents about early warning signs of reading trouble.
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=1507
A: Reading to your child everyday and reading yourself, will surely motivate your child to read on their own. Just as the teacher is the motivator at school, the parent is the motivator at home.
Q: How can I tell if my child is having reading problems?
A: Here is a great article from scholastic.com that informs parents about early warning signs of reading trouble.
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=1507
