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You can helpyour child learn to read by
• reading together every day• talking about the books you read together• singing and saying nursery rhymes together• visiting interesting places together• exploring new words together
You can helpsupport your child’s
classroom learning by
• making sure he or she reads at home• praising reading progress• helping to find different ways to figure out
unfamiliar words• talking about the information in your child’s
book
Let’stalkabout ...
The Atlantic Canada English language arts
curriculum is shaped by a vision of enablingand encouraging students tobecome reflective, articulate,literate individuals who use language
successfully for learning and communicating
in personal and public contexts.
This pamphlet is part of a series to inform parentsin Atlantic Canada about the English language artscurriculum, grades primary–6.
For more information, contact your child’s teacher.
Children learn toread most easily when they
• can choose what to read• receive support and feedback• are taught reading strategies• are encouraged to figure out unfamiliar
words• have an opportunity to practise reading
every day• have an opportunity to talk about reading
every day
How You CanHelp Your ChildLearn to Read
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Having conversations with your
child helps him or her to
• learn new words and phrases• explore how language works• express feelings, opinions, and reactions• ask questions to clarify his or her thoughts
and feelings
Listening to your child helps him
or her to
• understand that his or her opinion is valued• learn to listen to others
Reading together every day is
really important, and can take place
anywhere and anytime. You can try
reading some of the following with
your child:
• picture books and alphabet books• food labels and recipes• traffic and construction signs• newspapers and magazines• television guides and flyers• cards, letters, e-mails, and Web pages
Participate in a variety of
experiences with your child,
including
• going to a library event such as story hour• watching a television show or video and
discussing things such as what mighthappen next or what the characters werelike
• going to a social, cultural, or recreationalactivity in your neighbourhood
How You CanHelp Your ChildLearn to Read
let’s talk about ...
Families play a valuable role in fostering a child’s reading development.
Families provide important learning experiences that teachers build on when
a child comes to school. Families continue to support their child’s learning by
reinforcing what is taught at school. Strong links between home and school
help to ensure that children become successful readers.
Three tips for helping your child become a successful reader are to talk with
your child, read with your child, and share with your child.
1 2 3Talkwith your child
Readwith your child
Sharewith your child