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Reading Tips (K-2) Reading Tips (Older Children)
  • Read with your child in your home language as well as English
  • Ask your child to tell you about the pictures
  • Ask about your child's favorite part of a story
  • Ask your child if the story reminds him or her of anything they've experienced before
  • Remind your child to read for 30-45 minutes everyday
  • Ask your child to describe what they are reading
  • Ask about your child's favorite part of a story
  • Ask your child if the story reminds him or her of anything they've experienced before

Listening in English

  • Encourage your child to listen to the radio and television in English

 

Speaking in English

  • Ask your child to teach you English words from their reading
  • Ask them how they would ask a question
  • Praise them for trying!