Often times parents ask me, "What are some quick things I can do on a daily basis to help my child become a more successful reader?" The following are tips I have found to be especially useful in helping to develop and reinforce reading skills in children of all ages. They are from Scholastic.
*The more books children own and the more reading they do at home, the better their reading skills.
*The more independent reading that students do in school, the more their skills improve. (Cunningham & Stanovich, 1996).
*Independent reading builds fluency. (Bridge, Winograd, & Haley, 1983; Dowhower, 1987; Herman, 1985)
*Students read more when they choose their own books.
*Students who read widely and often are higher achievers than students who don't. (Guthrie et al., 1999)
*The one summer activity most strongly and consistently related to learning is reading. (Heynes 1978)
What do all of these tips have in common? The only way to become a better reader is by reading as often and as much as possible!
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