Although more known for our mind math program, many children take the ALOHA Reading | Writing program to enhance their skills. Here are other steps parents can take on the way to helping your children to be strong readers.
Read with your child no matter what age
For younger children - your reading to them helps them learn how words work. They begin to associate the pictures with the spoken and written words. For an older child, reading together can be a fun treat. You can offer to read alternating paragraphs, pages or chapters - they read one, you read one. Let them see you reading; your choosing to read a book over watching TV sends a strong message to kids.
Bring your Children to your Local Library
Children should be familiar with the local library’s children’s section. Show them how to find books; The Children’s librarian can help too. If you hear them talking about something they saw on TV or learned in school, say, “Let’s go grab a book on that.” Making these visits a habit keeps reading fresh.
Help Your Children Learn New Words Daily
Encourage your children to try reading new words they encounter during the day. If they start reading the cereal box, or if they see a new sign on the way to school. Help them sound it out, ask them what they think it means, then help them with the real definition. Show them how to look words up in a dictionary.
Video Games can Help Motivate Kids to Read
Games like Minecraft are good for learning spatial relationships and math concepts. Many video games require problem solving and remembering complex ideas. But a recent study shows that strong interests in games like this can actually lead to an increase in reading. There has to be balance, but the study found that kids interested in video games want to learn more about them. So they read how-to guides online (help them find the safe locations to access them) and often are so motivated, that they are reading, and comprehending, above their grade level. Parents have to be selective, but digital games are not all bad.
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To learn more about Aloha Learning Center and get more tips on reading, writing and math, "Like" them on Facebook, or call 678-526-4041.
