For Parents

Hi Parents!  Thanks for visiting!  Below you will find links and ideas to help your child in numerous areas.  However, if you're looking for what skills we're learning or what the spelling words are, please check the "Weekly Skills/Spelling Lists" link to the left.  There you should find what you're looking for by simply finding the story we're on at the top of the list and clicking on it. 

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A few more reading activities to try

Here are a few activities that can you can try at home, which are also done in my classroom, that are very effective, especially for the development of fluency.  Fluency, or reading at a consistent pace, is often overlooked as an important aspect of reading.

You play a bigger role in your child's reading success than you think! So, what can you do?

What kinds of things can I do at home to help my child be a better reader? There are a ton of opportunities at home to bring reading into your child's life. First and foremost, modeling a reading lifestyle is very important. After all, parents are who children look up to and model themselves after, so if you do not express an interest in reading, your child will be unlikely to do so also. The list to the left has some activities you might want to try at home. Keep in mind, though, that each child is different and you may want to mold each idea to make it work best for your child. Back to Top

What do I do if I am feeling overwhelmed about my child's reading? First of all, you're not alone. Many children struggle with reading in elementary years, especially boys. Many parents often feel like there is nothing they can do. However, there are things you can do. First, try some of the activities to the left. Making a home-school connection is important to your child's learning. Second, discuss your concerns with your child's teacher. Not only can the teacher provide one-on-one assistance, classroom settings and teaching styles can be adjusted to meet the needs of your child better. Third, consider signing your child up for extra-curricular reading, either through book clubs, library storytime, or even tutoring. Immersion in reading may provide that spark for your child to realize how fun and exciting reading is. Fourth, conduct your own research on reading development, and see what suits your child best. Finally, if you have any other concerns, or have trouble locating solid, trustworthy research, feel free to contact me and I can help you out. Back to Top