Once your child has developed into a fluent reader, your job as a reading coach parent has not finished. Children still need support and gentle coaxing. Here are some ideas to help your child to reach his full potential as a reader:
- Make sure your child has a lot of reading materials: not just books but magazines too.
- Take your child to the library. While he is picking out books, you can do the same.
- Encourage your child to read about what he is interested in: sports, science, mysteries etc.
- Listen to your child read aloud once in a while. This way you can monitor his progress.
- Have your child write stories about something they did. Then have them read the story to whomever will listen.
- Continue to read to your child. If your child is interested in a chapter book, read the first chapters to your child and have your child finish the book to see how it ends.
- Make reading a part of every day life: read recipes, read road signs, read directions to a board game.
- Encourage your child by giving them sincere praise for their effort.
- Above all, keep reading. Practice make perfect!