Frequently Asked Questions

Reading Should be Fun!!!!

*	What can I do at home to help our child with reading?
		READ! Studies show that a child who has been read to grasps the idea early on that print contains a message. Each night your child will bring home a reader, encourage your child to read to you.

*	Why does the teacher encourage my child to point to the words in the text?
		This is one of the first strategies a beginning reader can use to check his reading. Pointing helps remind your child to really look at the words. As your child develops his reading skills and grows in confidence, he will learn to use his eyes and stop pointing. Pointing is just another tool to help your child read.

*	Should I cover the pictures?
		A good reader checks the pictures for clues to the story. We encourage the children to use the pictures for help.

*	Is my child only memorizing the books he brings home?
		Beginning readers often match their speech to the printed words in a familiar rhyme. This is an early part of a child's reading development. This is actually a helpful strategy as the reader can now focus on the changing parts of the story and move quickly through the predictable lines. This will help build fluency.

*	What are some ways I can help my child when he gets to an unknown word?
		There are many things you can do to help your child figure out a word. We are teaching your child to use several strategies.

We look forward to working with you and your child!