THE ROARING TIMES 12/6/24

Dear NCS Families,

Reading at NCS

Parents are often asking staff about what they can do to help improve their child’s reading skills. Though students at NCS receive many hours each week of direct reading instruction from teachers, there are many strategies that parents can adopt at home to help strengthen the process.

Create a Reading Routine: Encourage daily reading by setting aside dedicated time for reading each day. Consistency helps build reading habits.
Read Aloud Together: Reading with children, especially at a young age, builds vocabulary, comprehension, and a love for reading. Discuss the story to enhance understanding.
Encourage Independent Reading: Offer books at an appropriate reading level that match their interests. Children are more motivated when they read about topics they enjoy.
Discuss and Ask Questions: Engage children in conversations about what they read. Ask questions to improve comprehension and critical thinking.
Provide a Reading-Rich Environment: Make sure books, magazines, and other reading materials are easily accessible at home.
Model Reading Behavior: Children often mimic their parents, so demonstrating an interest in reading can inspire them to read more.
Limit Screen Time: Reduce the amount of time spent on non-educational screen activities, replacing it with time for reading or related activities.
Work with Teachers: Stay in touch with the child’s teacher to monitor progress and get advice on how to support reading development at home.
Praise Effort and Progress: Celebrate milestones and encourage a positive attitude toward reading, even if improvement is gradual.

Best,

Adam Bullard

whncs

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