1. Find out from your child’s teacher what his/her approximate reading level is. This way, your selections will match the level he/she is currently working on. Also, ask your child what his/her interests and hobbies are, try to include a few books with those interests.
2. If you are unsure about your child’s reading attention span, start out with the books with exceptional illustrations. It may take a few sessions with picture books that include simple vocabulary to capture his or her interest.
3. Before you begin a story, always announce the title, author, and illustrator of the book.
4. Keep your child involved during the entire story. This can include answering/asking questions, having your child turn the pages, or having him/her try to guess what is going to happen next.
5. if your child seems disinterested in the book you’re reading, stop at once and choose another one.
6. If your child says “wow” or “that’ s really pretty” to a picture book, stop reading and expand upon why he/she likes it. Also, you might want to add something like “you sure have a sharp eye to catch that in the picture.” or “I’m so glad you like the pictures in this book”. Building up his/her self-confidence in his/her listening skills will benefit all areas of learning. This will also foster curisoity in other areas.
7. If you notice that your child really enjoyed a story you read, read it again at a later time. Every child enjoys re-reading his/her “favoirites” over and over again.
8. To make a story more memorable, adapt your voice and pace to match the page you’re on. For example – use a soft voice for quiet pictures, or passages, or use different tones for the different characters; also try using fast and slow paces to go with fast/slow passages in the story.
9. Try to include the theme of a story you have recently read into your daily activities.
10. Say something positive about the reading session to your child. A simple phrase like “I sure liked the way you listened today, ” or “I am really impresed with the questions you asked aobut._____. Good Job!” After all, our goal is to make the child feel good about his/her self, and to feel good about reading!
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