* Use the five finger rule. If five or more words on a page
are unfamiliar to your child, the book is too difficult.
* Read easier text to practice fluency and expression.
* Take turns reading pages with your child. When you read,
you are demonstrating good reading behaviors.
* Ask your child questions as you read together to check for
comprehension.
* Make frequent trips to your local library to get new books to
practice reading. Students are more likely to read, when the
books are about something they enjoy.
Reading Rockets
One of the best reading websites for parents! Lots of great
ideas ans strategies to use with your 2nd grader at home.
http://www.readingrockets.org
Spaghetti Book Club
Book reviews by kids for kids.
http://spaghettibookclub.com
Unbeatable 2nd Grade Books
One of the best book lists for 2nd graders to check out and read!
http://www.hplibrary.org/kids/booklists/gradelevel/secondgrade.html