Helpful
Hints on How to Read to a Young Child
- Talk slowly
and quietly.
- Be happy to
see your reading partner. Mention your reading partner's name often. Remind
your Reading Friend what your name is every session, as he/she may forget.
- Be excited
about the book you are reading.
- Point to the
pictures in the book and get your reading partner to discuss the pictures.
- Point to each
word as you slowly and enthusiastically pronounce each word.
- Get sponsoring
teacher to recommend several age-appropriate books. Get your reading partner
involved by letting her/him choose the books or book to be reach at each
session.
- Never
discipline a child. Always ask sponsoring teacher for help and advice.
- Ask sponsoring
teacher for helpful hints and advice on reading to your reading partner.
They will be more than happy to help you. Keep a notebook of ideas you've
received from sponsoring teacher.
- Be interested
in everything your reading partner talks about, but do not get too personal.
We are here to help by reading stories and books. We are not trained
to help on personal or family problems. You should always report problems
or alarming information to the teacher in charge.
- Obey all
rules of sponsoring school. That includes gum, snacks, dress code, etc.
We are guests of the sponsoring elementary school. We want to set the right
kind of example for our reading partner.
- Keep a notebook
with a list of the books and stories you and your reading partner have read
together. Your reading partner will experience the achievement of you writing
down new books that you have completed.
- Enjoy your
time together. Have fun.