Helping Your Child Get Ready to Read | Comment aider avec la lecture

Make reading together a special time.

• Encourage your child to hold the book and turn the pages

Point to the words you are reading.

• Follow the print with your finger from left to right

Listen to your child retell the story in his/her own words.

Choose books that are repetitive and full of rhyme so your child can join in the reading.

• An important part of reading is to read favourite books again and again

Encourage your child to tell the story from the pictures.

• Ask your child what he/she thinks will happen next

Put magnetic letters on your fridge.

• Encourage your child to talk about letters and make words

Talk to your child.

• Tell stories about your family
• Ask questions
• Discuss the day over dinner

Make sure your child has a comfortable, inviting spot to read or study.

Set limits on TV viewing and computer use.

• Talk about the written words you see in the world around you

Point out print everywhere.

• Read signs and labels

Continue reading to or with your child once he/she can read.

• It is a great way to spend some time together