Reading At Home


Many parents ask: "How can I help my child to succeed?"
The answer:
READ, READ, READ, READ,
and then READ some more!

Whether or not your child has begun to read on his own, PLEASE read to your child.  The books that he may not be ready to decode by himself are rich with vocabulary, ideas, and concepts that will help him become a better reader.  The wonderful chapter books that she is not prepared to dive into on her own will fill her with anticipation for the day when she can!  Your child's LISTENING COMPREHENSION is one of the most important keys for developing reading fluency, comprehension, and a lifelong love of reading!
CHECK IT OUT!
Walk into the public library, pull some books off of the shelf, and get started! 
  • Find out what your child's interests are and check out some non-fiction books.
  • Find out who your child admires and check out a biography.
  • Find a book your child enjoys, and check out other stories by that author.

No time to go to the library today?  No problem!  Check out this fabulous website filled with online books!

Lots of Titles to Choose From...Don't wait! READ!


Another great option?  Listen to some wonderful stories read by famous actors.  These are great!


Do you like poetry?  Here are some funny poems to enjoy!

Poetry4Kids by Ken Nesbitt


Some suggested reading:
  • Rookie Readers (by various authors) -- great beginning readers with limited vocabulary to grow with your child.
  • Curious George books by H.A. Rey
  • Clifford books by Norman Bridwell
  • Little Bear books by Else Holmelund Minarik
  • Frog and Toad books by Arnold Lobel
  • Franklin books by Paulette Bourgeois
  • Arthur books by Marc Brown
  • Froggy books by Jonathan London
  • Henry and Mudge books by Cynthia Rylant
  • Mr. Putter and Tabby books by Cynthia Rylant
  • Annie and Snowball books by Cynthia Rylant
  • Sam books by Mary Labatt and Marisol Sarrazin

Other authors to know
  • Dr. Seuss
  • Laura Joffe Numeroff
  • Syd Hoff
  • Kevin Henkes
  • Leo Lionni
  • Eric Carle

Fun Chapter books to read together
  • A-Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy
  • Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne
  • Bailey School Kids by Marcia T. Jones and Debbie Dadey
  • Nate the Great series by Marjorie W. Sharmat
  • Cam Jansen series by David A. Adler
  • Junie B. Jones series by Barbara Park

TEN REASONS TO READ TO YOUR CHILD

1.  When you hold them and give them this attention, they know you love them.
2.  Reading to them will encourage them to become readers.
3.  Children's books today are so good that they are fun even for adults.
4.  Illustrations in children's books often rank with the best,
giving children a lifelong feeling for good art.
5.  Books are one way of passing on your values.
6.  Books will enable your child's imagination to soar.
7.  Until they learn to read themselves, they will think you are magic.
8.  For that short space of time, they will stay clean and quiet.
9.  If you do, they may then let you read in peace.
10.  Every teacher and librarian they ever encounter will thank you.
 
 
Last Modified: Monday, Sep. 03, 2012
 
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