- Tall with Your Child. Use trips to the grocery store, dinnertime chats, and driving in the car as a time to introduce new words and talk about the world around us.
- Exchange Stories. Tell a great story, and have your child tell you one back! It’s a great way to build oral language and learn new words.
- Have fun with Rhymes. Sing rhyming songs, read rhyming books, and say tongue twisters with your child. This helps them lean1 new sounds in words.
- Talk About Letters. Help your child learn the names of the letters and the sounds the letters make. Turn it into a game! For example, you could say, “I’m thinking of a letter and it makes the sound sssssss.
- KeepBooKs Present. Your child will be more likely to pick up a book and read if they are out in the open and easy to find. Keep them readily available in the kitchen, car, and other locations where your child spends time.
- Read Every Day & Ask Questions. Reading together for 20 minutes each day, and talking about what you are reading helps children understand what they are reading.
- Take Advantage Of Available Help. Select books your child is most interested in reading. Talk with your child’s teacher or a local librarian to find the best books for your child. Visit the library for books, events, and programs like reading clubs.
- Be Creative with Writing. Writing grocery lists and notes or letters helps children connect spoken words to written words.
- Introduce Reading Apps. Your child can practice reading on your phone or tablet at home or on-the-go.
- Keep Reading. Creating a plan to spend quality time reading during school breaks and over the summer can help prevent children from falling behind and ensure they return to school ready to learn.
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