Parent’s Corner: ”She’s not able to understand much about what she’s read because she is so busy trying to sound out the words.”

What can I do to help at home?

1.For a younger reader, help your child learn the letters and sounds of the alphabet. Occassionally point to the lettters and ask your child to name them.

2.Encourage your child to write and spell notes, emails and letters using what he/she knows about sounds and letters.

3.Talk with your child about the “irregular” words such as said, are, and was that he needs to recognize “at sight”