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 How can I help my child become a better reader?

"** Family literacy takes place during daily routines in life as ** ** parents, children, and family members use literacy at home and in their **  **community**. Because children develop reading and writing skills as they  grow, you are your child’s first teacher. **Research tells us that young**  ** children who participate in conversations, are read to regularly, have books **  ** in their home, and develop print awareness have a head start on reading **  **and literacy skills when they enter school.** When you read interesting books  that your child can understand, including those about similar families and  cultures, reading becomes meaningful and engaging. **Talking with your child**  ** about books and sharing your own stories can foster imagination and open **  **the door to new worlds.**" (Taken from the International Reading Association)

Informative Links to Parent Resources

International Reading Association - Parent Resources @http://reading.org/InformationFor/Parents.aspx

Helping Struggling Readers @http://www.readingrockets.org/helping

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[|Helping Struggling Readers]  [|National Institute]