At PROVIDENT CHARTER SCHOOLS (PCS) our elementary and middle school builds strong reading and writing skills in students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Our innovative curriculum includes low student-to-teacher ratios, small groups paced to individual learners, and a daily remediation block that gives students extra time to build reading skills. As their reading skills develop, we encourage our students to develop an interest in reading on their own. Wondering how you can help develop your child’s reading? Here are 5 ways to make reading fun:
1. Explore New Interests
Talk with your child about their interests, and give them material that will engage them. Is your child a sports fan? Try nonfiction books that profile sports stars or teams. Or an animal lover? There are lots of kids magazines and books that share fun facts about pets and wildlife. Comic books and graphic novels are often a hit with fans of action movies. Even cooking a meal together and following a recipe counts. The options are endless!
2. Read Aloud…Together
We all have busy schedules, but your child’s reading should be a priority. Try to make the time to read aloud to your child, and let them take turns reading alongside you. That can mean incorporating books into your bedtime routine, sharing a quick lunchtime story, or simply reading signs together when you are in the car or grocery shopping. You may be surprised at how well your child can read aloud to you!
3. Use Technology
Don’t forget that there are many wonderful books that are available as audiobooks. Your LOCAL PUBLIC LIBRARY has audiobooks that you can check out at no cost, and there are online apps that have large selections of children’s audiobooks available for a fee. Some book apps even highlight sentences so that your child can read along with the narrator.
4. Be A Role Model
Learning starts at home, and that means that every caregiver can be a role model as a reader. Take books along to the beach or park. Going on a family vacation? Bring a book for the whole family to read and discuss. If you are dyslexic, let your child see you reading or listening to audiobooks. Talk about how you overcome your own difficulties with reading. Your attitude towards reading can be a positive influence on the next generation of readers!
5. Take It Easy
Want a good rule of thumb when helping your child select books? Give them easy reading. Reading at home should be a relaxing experience for kids. Let them experience the joy of reading without having to work hard on decoding words. It’s an easy way to help them get absorbed in books!
At PCS, we build language learning skills so every student is equipped to read. Are you ready to unlock your child’s potential and start them on the path to a bright future?
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About Provident Charter Schools
Provident Charter Schools are brick and mortar charter schools with two campuses serving elementary and middle school students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Our innovative classroom models and effective teaching techniques inspire all learners. Students are supported by a close-knit community of caring teachers, staff and engaged families from 8 counties and 50+ school districts in Pittsburgh, Beaver and surrounding areas.
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