Everyday Skill Builders
Lit Facts
▶ Never say there isn’t a book out there for you! Recently, Google esti- mated the total number of published books in the world at 129,864,880. And that number is still growing! ▶ In first and second grade, children learn an average
ALWAYS MAKE TIME TO TALK TO EACH OTHER ABOUT YOUR DAY. Ask questions that prompt thoughtful answers (e.g., What made you giggle today? What made you frown? What surprised you?).
of 800 or more words each year. That’s about two words every day!
USE THE INTERNET, WEBSITES, AND YOUR SMARTPHONE for fact-
INVITE FAMILY MEMBERS to write letters, record audio books, or share their favorite childhood books with your child. Relatives can help with literacy activities, too!
finding, research, and writing. You can also use technology to notice figurative language (e.g., surfing the Internet, or my battery is dying ).
REWARD EFFORT AS MUCH AS SUCCESS! Recognize and applaud your child’s honest efforts while learning. This will inspire continued attempts to try hard when facing new challenges.
MAKING MISTAKES while reading to your child is fine. It’s a chance to show how to self-correct. Stop, explain what you said incorrectly, and then reread correctly.
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Family Guide to Literacy | Grade 2
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