A Guide For Parents To Help Children Become Better Readers

6. Have a particular place to read, such as a beanbag or a special room. 7. Purchase audio books to listen to in the car. 8. Become a subscriber to a topical magazine that your child has an interest in. For example, craft, sports or animals. 9. Allow your child to write about a special event. Get them to draw pictures too, so they can create the story into their very own book. 10. Use instructional texts, as in making a cake. 11. Create a library in your child's bedroom with their very own bookcase. 12. Show your child signs, labels and logos on packaged goods at the supermarket, along the road, and in stores. 13. Read the TV guide with your child and find movies and shows that have a book about them. For example 'Bananas in Pyjamas' or 'Around the Twist.' 14. Routinely fit reading in at a special time - perhaps before your child's bedtime. 15. Read a variety of texts with your child. Texts such as newspapers and magazines are useful and relevant. 16. Write a shopping list with your child and then do the shopping. Your child can read the labels and packages when selecting goods.

The guide also mentions using the local library regularly to access videos, tapes, books, CD ROMS, catalogues and the Internet.

If you show an interest in reading, then your child will feel inspired to read. You can also discuss the book before reading it, which provides good reading strategies and contextual clues. Discussing the book after reading it provides your child with analytical skills in reading. It will allow a deeper understanding and appreciation of the book.

For further information, you can peruse the Early Years of Schooling website at: www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/eys OR you can go to my TOPIC page and click on this link/website.

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