Raising a Reader
K- 5
 
 1.  Read to you child every day.  It's never too early to
     start- even newborns respond to hearing you read.

 2.  Continue reading together even after your child learns
     to read.  Older children still enjoy listening to others
     read.

 3.  Make stories come alive for yourchild when you read.  
     Be animated and use different voices.

 4.  Be patient- let your child read aloud at his or her own
     pace.  Offer help only when needed.

 5.  Discuss what you read together.  Ask questions, and
     listen attentively to your child's answers.

 6.  Make reading time special.  Cuddle up in a quiet
     comfortable spot.  Your child will associate reading
     with feeling secure, relaxed and loved.

 7.  Encourage your child to read at least 15 minutes a day,
     either to you or independently.

 8.  Take along your child's favorite books wherever you go.
      Read on the bus, in line at the store, or in waiting rooms.

 9.  Take your child to the library often and check out a
      variety of age-appropriate reading material.

10.  Be a role model - read on your own.  By seeing how
      much you enjoy reading, your child will learn that it's
      a great source of information and fun.

REMEMBER - By encouraging your child to read, you
 are helping to ensure school success.
  
* information taken from Positive Promotions
 
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