Tips on How to Read with Your Child

ATMOSPHERE:
Find a quiet, comfortable place to read.
Keep reading time enjoyable and relaxed.
Choose a time when your child is not tired, hungry, or really eager to do something else.

RESPONDING TO ERRORS:

Give your child wait time of 5 to 10 seconds to see what he can do.

IF YOUR CHILD IS HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE BOOK:

Read it to the child, and talk about it or leave it, and try another story.
Read every second page or chapter to the child then he/she reads a page or chapter to you, then you read one, and so on.

PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT:

Accept your child's efforts.
Avoid criticism, threats, and comparisons with other children

COMPREHENSION:

Talk about the story and pictures. This will help your child to gain interest and get more meaning from the story.
Have your child retell all or portions of the story.

Dr. Seuss Birthday

In celebration of Dr. Seuss birthday, my son's class had set aside a day reading books all day. Each kid that day has to bring a pillow, blanket and a favorite stuffed toy they can use while reading silently. They also need to bring books of their own to read. Jacob brought all the stuffs and his fave Dr. Seuss book which was the "The Big Blue Book of Beginner Books" consists of six books by Dr. Seuss. This book has "Put Me Into The Zoo, Are You My Mother?, A Fly Went By, The Best Nest, Go Dog Go, and the It's Not Easy Being Bunny."

Jacob is on the third row; fourth from the left.