FAMILY FUN WITH READING
Presented By:Jennifer Whitefield
Carlos Santoyo
AGENDA Discuss home and school connection Talk about how to help your child at
home Discuss what works in motivating
reluctant readers Make and Take Activity Share additional resources and
information about Chicago Public Library Q & A
“As parents, the most important thing we can do is read to our children early and often. Reading is the path to success in school and life. When children learn to love books, they learn to love learning.” -Laura Bush
THE COMPLETE READER
FUN AND EFFECTIVE WAYS TO READ WITH CHILDRENPreschoolers Surround your child
with books Show your child the
parts of a book Show how to read
words on the page Read stories again
and again and again Make reading
special
FUN AND EFFECTIVE WAYS TO READ WITH CHILDREN
Elementary students (K-3)
Take turns reading Make connections Give your child an
incentive Use books on CD,
iPod/iPad, or DVD
FUN AND EFFECTIVE WAYS TO READ WITH CHILDRENUpper
Elementary/Middle School
Make reading a social activitywww.goodreads.co
m Read together Use recommended
book lists Watch the movie http://guyslitwire.blogspot.com
GUIDING YOUR READER AT HOMEBefore Reading Think: What do you think the book going to be about? Predict: What might happen? Connect: What do you already know about the topic?
During Reading Ask: Does what you’re reading make sense? Ask: Do you understand the meanings of all the words? Ask: Are you creating pictures in your mind?
After Reading Review: What did you just read about? Evaluate: Did you learn something interesting or new? Opinion: Did you enjoy the book? Why or why not?
MOTIVATING RELUCTANT READERSTurn & Talk What challenges do you face when
trying to get your children to read independently at home?
SOME IDEAS TO HELP INCREASE MOTIVATION Set goals Talk to them about what they’re reading Books on tape Use technology
Kindle, Nook, iPad, etc.Computer (RAZ Kids, Reading Eggs)
Allow them to choose Ask your librarian for help picking books
of interest
MAKE AND TAKE ACTIVITYComprehension Cubes
Directions:1. Write one question on each square.2. Lightly color each square with a
different color3. Cut out the net of the cube.4. Fold tabs and glue cube together.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Sandoval’s Literacy websiteVisit www.sandovalelementary.orgClick “Departments”Select “Literacy”
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY Chicago Lawn
6120 S. Kedzie AvenueChicago, IL 60629
West Lawn4020 W. 63rd StreetChicago, IL 60629
Gage Park2807 W. 55th StreetChicago, IL 60632
Archer Heights5055 S. Archer AvenueChicago, IL 6063
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