1. Making Reading Real Simple Ways to Support Reading at Home Robert Sox Senior Administrator, Title I

2. I am here tonight because I am a: A.Parent B.Teacher

3. The grade level(s) of my child(ren) Anyone with children should answer this question A.Kindergarten B.First Grade C.Second Grade D.Third Grade E.Fourth Grade F.Fifth Grade

4. I have access to the internet: 1.Daily 2.Occasionally 3.Never

5. Improving reading skills is an important part of which grade level(s)? Select all that apply A.Kindergarten B.First Grade C.Second Grade D.Third Grade E.Fourth Grade F.Fifth Grade

6. Sometimes it is hard to find time to help my child with reading 1.Strongly Agree 2.Agree 3.Disagree 4.Strongly Disagree

7. I’m not exactly sure what kinds of things I should do to help my child with reading 1.Strongly Agree 2.Agree 3.Disagree 4.Strongly Disagree

10. Boys will be boys

11. Research suggests that…. Boys take longer to learn to read than girls do. Girls tend to comprehend narrative texts and most expository texts significantly better than boys do. Boys value reading as an activity less than girls do. Boys read less than girls read.

12. Listening Children need to hear the beginning and ending sounds of words –Sing together –Play “patty-cake” –Read rhyme books

13. Repeating Children need to be able to remember and repeat directions. –Do finger plays. * Marc Brown’s books Hand Rhymes or Party Rhymes have easy directions. –Ask your child to do two and three-step activities: “Go upstairs.” “Get your jacket.” “Bring it to me in the laundry room.”

14. Retell a story Read a short book together (parent reads, child listens). Parent retells the story. Child retells the story.

15. Read to your child Reading together fosters a close family environment. When you read aloud together, you expose your child to new ideas. When you read, you show your child that reading is important to you.

16. Select books on your child’s reading level When books are too hard, the child becomes frustrated. Choose books that can be easily read.

17. New Readers Choose books that repeat phrases. Choose books with few words on a page. Choose books with pictures to help understanding.

18. As a parent, you are your child’s ever-present teacher. Never underestimate the power you have to help your child improve his/her reading skills

19. Read in front of your child

20. Read with your child

21. Encourage your child to read to you and write for you…

22. Talk to your child’s teacher about reading instruction Ask about the topics students are learning in class You are the keeper of your child’s history: Share successful strategies with the teacher Ask about the kinds of supports and instruction your child receives at school Volunteer time and resources to the school

23. Real-Life Reading

25. Your Ideas

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28. This session was interesting 1.Strongly Agree 2.Agree 3.Disagree 4.Strongly Disagree

29. I learned something new in this session 1.Strongly Agree 2.Agree 3.Disagree 4.Strongly Disagree

30. I have at least one idea that I can use to support my child with reading 1.Strongly Agree 2.Agree 3.Disagree 4.Strongly Disagree

31. Thank You!