Reading+with+your+Child

Advice to Parents on Listening to Your Child Read

 * Reading at Home with your Child **

Remember the 5 Ps.
- Right Place - Right Time - Right Book · This means WAIT. Don’t tell, don’t signal. Give the child a chance to THINK. · This makes your child feel good about him or herself and good about reading. · If your child makes a mistake that doesn’t make sense, help him or her correct it. · Comprehension is reinforced when you discuss the content of the material before, during and after reading.
 * Prepare**
 * Pause**
 * Praise**
 * Prompt**
 * Probe**