The Top 7 Ways You Can Support Your Child’s Literacy 1. Keep a wide variety of reading materials in your home. ▶ Books, borrowed or bought ▶ Newspapers ▶ Magazines ▶ Flyers ▶ Brochures ▶ Owner’s manuals
2. Talk, sing, and play with your child. ▶ Sing songs and recite nursery rhymes
▶ Draw, make books ▶ Play games together ▶ Ask questions and listen
▶ Tell family stories ▶ Make up stories
3. Let your child know that you believe he or she can be an outstanding reader and student. ▶ Write uplifting notes ▶ Praise your growing reader ▶ Gift books and other literacy materials ▶ Ask your child to read to you
4. Show that you believe reading is important. ▶ Read daily ▶ Read aloud
▶ Share your reading ▶ Carry a book around with you
5. Be actively bilingual, if possible. ▶ Use both languages ▶ Read books in both languages 6. Talk to your child’s teachers. ▶ Share details about your child ▶ Ask for help if needed 7. Engage with libraries online. ▶ Apply for a library card (can be done online)
▶ Celebrate your culture ▶ Use closed-captioning
▶ Listen and support teachers’ goals and concerns ▶ Speak up
▶ Take advantage of all of the activities and literacy resources your library offers
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