Summer! The perfect time to carry around a book and spend time with favorite or new characters and subjects. This is # 4 in my 8-part series on Summer Literacy.
- Scan the book with a young reader. Look at all the illustrations. Talk about what the book might be about.
- Sit side-by-side and help the reader track the sentences. Run your finger under the words as each of you read sentences. It helps a student keep his place and practice the left-to-right progression of English sentences.
- Take turns reading aloud.
- Help (gently) with unknown or mispronounced words. If the child loves words, stop and print the word on a card and save it for later as a way to review new words.
- Reread the story. The second time through, the words will flow more smoothly and new information will jump off the page. Take time to discuss any new observations.
- Explore a variety of books at home, in the local public library and in bookstores. Watch for sales to help your personal library grow.