As your child embarks on their reading journey in school, your encouragement and support at home play a vital role. Fostering a positive attitude toward reading is key to their progress and enjoyment.

1.    Individualized Support
Recognize that each child is unique, and tailoring your support to their specific interests is crucial. Avoid overwhelming them; reading should be a pleasurable experience, not a burdensome task that leads to dislike.

2.    Lead by Example
Kids often imitate their parents, so demonstrate your love for reading. Be a role model they can admire, showcasing the joy and excitement that comes from delving into books.

3.    Empower Their Choices
While setting a good example is essential, allow your child to choose their own books. Their evolving interests should guide their reading selections. Make reading a fun family activity, not limited to bedtime.

4.    Read Aloud Together
Even as your child begins reading independently, continue reading aloud together. This not only showcases proper reading skills, such as following punctuation and pausing but also creates an interactive learning experience, enhancing their reading abilities.

5.    Word Tracking
Utilize finger tracking while reading, enhancing engagement and understanding. Make it interactive and enjoyable by providing your child with a magic wand or finger pointer. This practice improves focus, aids comprehension, and helps your child understand word placement in sentences.

6.    Choral Reading
Engage in choral reading, where you read a story aloud, and your child reads along at the same pace. This fosters fluent reading, allowing them to practice at their own speed. Don't worry about being slightly ahead; choose a book they can already read to focus on smooth and accurate reading.

7.    Sight Words Recognition
Identify sight words, such as "walk" or "house," which can be challenging. Recognizing these words visually reduces the effort needed to read them, enhancing your child's confidence.

8.    Create a Supportive Audience
Ease any nervousness your child may feel when reading aloud by establishing a supportive environment. Turn stuffed animals into an audience or involve a pet as a friendly listener. Reading together boosts confidence and enhances expressive reading, contributing to better understanding and retention of stories.

9.    Recording Progress
Encourage your child to read aloud and record their passage. Listen together, celebrate progress, and aim for increased expression in subsequent recordings. Use texts that are easy for them to read, maintaining a relaxed setting and focusing on positive steps.

Remember, the goal is to make reading enjoyable, interactive, and tailored to your child's interests. These practical tips aim to cultivate a lifelong love for reading.