Tips for Reading Together

Be Enthusiastic!

Let your buddy know you enjoy reading aloud to them. Smile!

Read the Title Page

Read the author’s name and illustrator’s name along with the title. They’re an important part of the book! Sometimes there are illustrations from the story on the title page.

Read with Expression

Imagine you are telling the story and becoming the characters when you read.

Practice Reading Aloud at Home

The more you read, the better you’ll be at it! Practice on your mom, dad, grandparents, brothers and sisters, or by yourself. If you can, read the book you’ve chosen ahead of time so you’ll be familiar with the words and story when you read to your buddy.

When Your Buddy Reads To You:

Help Them Sound out Hard Words by pronouncing them one syllable at a time. Don’t read it for them--coach them along. Sometimes it helps to point out what story the pictures are telling.

Encourage Them by paying attention and listening quietly while they read. When they’re done, tell them how well they did. Helping them feel good about themselves will give them the confidence to become a better reader!

Praise Them - Let them know they’re doing well. Use phrases like, "That’s the way to read!" "Good job!" "I knew you could do it!" "I really enjoyed that!"

Keep Reading! The more you read, the better you’ll be at it.

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