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15 Ideas to Encourage Reading and Writing
1. Send your child a text using text slang and ask them to translate it into complete sentences. 2. Find an old picture of you and have your child write a paragraph describing what they think you were thinking. 3. Take a circular or sales paper and cut out words. Have your child create sentences using the words. 4. While riding or walking with your child, have them read street signs along the way. BONUS: Have your child spell street names to you. 5. Have your child write you a letter describing their new teacher. 6. Use 3x5 cards and have your child label everything in his/her room. 7. Buy a pack of magnetic letters from the dollar store and have your child spell words on the refrigerator. 8. Select 5 to 10 items in your pantry and have your child put them in alphabetical order. 9. Have your child read billboards to you as you drive. 10. For beginning readers it is good to work with letter sounds. Choose any consonant. Have your child tell you the names of items beginning with that sound. 11. Use a sales paper or old magazine. Cut out pictures of people and things. Have your child make up and tell you a story using the pictures. 12. Letter writing may be out of style, but it is a great way to get your child writing. Become your child’s pen pal and write short notes asking questions that need to be answered in complete sentences. 13. When reading to your child, hold the book so that you demonstrate pointing to each word. This helps your child remember words he/she sees often. 14. Ask your child to tell you in his/her own words what he/she just read when you’re reading together. 15. Keep a daily/weekly journal of events with your child. |
Reading and Writing Ideas from the teachers
From Mr. Glaze
Here are some strategies: Writing 1. Journal prompts work very well for me. Parents can simply even ask "how was school today?" and have them write down their response then tell the parent out loud. Reading 1. I tell parents first to read to their child or even better together taking turns. 2. Sticky notes are good to check for comprehension. If the child reads an article or the parent reads a book, I would stop after each paragraph and ask "What is happening?" or have questions written on a sticky note and put them in the book for parts that you have questions on or even for remembering characters and events from the story.
From Mrs. Weaver
A parent can:
1. Label items in their home.(environmental print).
2. Create a simple writing journal.
3. Use handbills/sale papers and cut out pictures and help them label items: create a book.
4. Play beginning letter games, "What does stove start with?
5. Sing the ABC song with them.
6. While sitting on the porch or park, discuss the color of cars that pass by.
From Ms. Stewart
A useful strategy that I've found when helping with writing, is allowing students to have a 10 to 15 minute time to just journal about their day or their emotions. When they're finished let them read it to you. It's a great start to get them comfortable with the concept of writing and eventually you can begin incorporating spelling, grammar, and tone checks.
From Mrs. Smith
Once is not enough
Encourage your child to re-read favorite books and poems. Re-reading helps kids read more quickly and accurately.
Be patient
When your child is trying to sound out an unfamiliar word, give him or her time to do so. Remind the child to look closely at the first letter or letters of the word.
Write, write, write!
Ask your child to help you write out the grocery list, a thank you note to Grandma, or to keep a journal of special things that happen at home. When writing, encourage your child to use the letter and sound patterns he is learning at school.
From Mrs. Reynolds
Just as your child is learning to read by reading, he or she is also learning to read by writing. You can help by encouraging your child to write at home. Here are some ways to help your child with writing:
1. Provide writing materials. Let your child use different kinds of paper, markers, crayons, pencils, and paints. Maybe you can set up a special "writing place" where your child can get these materials.
2. Let your child see you write. Explain to your child what your writing says and why you are writing. When you make shopping lists, leave phone messages, or write notes, provide paper and pencil for your child to write, too.
3. Write messages. Help your child write reminders and calendar entries, such as "Library day is Friday or "Tomorrow we go to the dentist."
4. Keep a home calendar. Record and anticipate important events with your child.
5. Write about family happenings. Help your child write stories to go with drawings of family events. Relatives might enjoy reading these.
From Mr. Glaze
Here are some strategies: Writing 1. Journal prompts work very well for me. Parents can simply even ask "how was school today?" and have them write down their response then tell the parent out loud. Reading 1. I tell parents first to read to their child or even better together taking turns. 2. Sticky notes are good to check for comprehension. If the child reads an article or the parent reads a book, I would stop after each paragraph and ask "What is happening?" or have questions written on a sticky note and put them in the book for parts that you have questions on or even for remembering characters and events from the story.
From Mrs. Weaver
A parent can:
1. Label items in their home.(environmental print).
2. Create a simple writing journal.
3. Use handbills/sale papers and cut out pictures and help them label items: create a book.
4. Play beginning letter games, "What does stove start with?
5. Sing the ABC song with them.
6. While sitting on the porch or park, discuss the color of cars that pass by.
From Ms. Stewart
A useful strategy that I've found when helping with writing, is allowing students to have a 10 to 15 minute time to just journal about their day or their emotions. When they're finished let them read it to you. It's a great start to get them comfortable with the concept of writing and eventually you can begin incorporating spelling, grammar, and tone checks.
From Mrs. Smith
Once is not enough
Encourage your child to re-read favorite books and poems. Re-reading helps kids read more quickly and accurately.
Be patient
When your child is trying to sound out an unfamiliar word, give him or her time to do so. Remind the child to look closely at the first letter or letters of the word.
Write, write, write!
Ask your child to help you write out the grocery list, a thank you note to Grandma, or to keep a journal of special things that happen at home. When writing, encourage your child to use the letter and sound patterns he is learning at school.
From Mrs. Reynolds
Just as your child is learning to read by reading, he or she is also learning to read by writing. You can help by encouraging your child to write at home. Here are some ways to help your child with writing:
1. Provide writing materials. Let your child use different kinds of paper, markers, crayons, pencils, and paints. Maybe you can set up a special "writing place" where your child can get these materials.
2. Let your child see you write. Explain to your child what your writing says and why you are writing. When you make shopping lists, leave phone messages, or write notes, provide paper and pencil for your child to write, too.
3. Write messages. Help your child write reminders and calendar entries, such as "Library day is Friday or "Tomorrow we go to the dentist."
4. Keep a home calendar. Record and anticipate important events with your child.
5. Write about family happenings. Help your child write stories to go with drawings of family events. Relatives might enjoy reading these.