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    Reading Corner

    Tips for Kindergarten Parents

    It is important for students to have a strong foundation in reading and kindergarteners spend a lot of time developing these skills.

    Here are 5 ways to help build a reading foundation with your child.

    1. Point out letters in names, places, and things.  Have your child identify the letter and its sound.
    2. Practice reading sight words. Here are some sight words you can practice with your child.

    a

    can

    here

    like

    on

    to

    am

    come

    I

    look

    see

    up

    an

    do

    in

    me

    so

    we

    and

    go

    is

    my

    the

    wen

    at

    he

    it

    no

    this

    you

     

    1. Practice reading short sentences together.
    2. Have your child retell a story after listening to it.
    3. Ask children these important questions while you are reading and after you finish a story.  These questions help your child develop comprehension skills.
    • What do you think will happen next?
    • Why do you think the character did that?
    • What would you do?

    Please feel free to contact me at nancy.kirchner@clevelandmetroschools.org with any questions regarding reading support at home with your child. 😊