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Putting a voice to the words

Reading out loud to younger children helps them develop an understanding of phonics and the building blocks of grammar. As kids grow, you can take turns reading aloud, making reading time more interactive and fun. readaloud. org

Keeping it lively

If a child seems uninterested during reading time, consider choosing books with more pictures, plenty of humor and short sentences. And remember, kids like characters they can relate to. teachhub.com

Recommended literacy apps

Kids might know how to navigate a smartphone long before they can read. Put that interest to use with the many literacy apps available for phones and tablets. These learning tools use games, puzzles and other fun ways to engage your child. readingrockets.org/literacyapps

Helping reluctant readers, siblings

Sometimes kids put up a fight when it comes to reading. This may be due to a learning challenge such as dyslexia, but it may be a simple lack of engagement. Building lessons around their interest could be enough to excite them. Teaching one child to read can be tough, but what if you have two or more? Finding a way to encourage and engage both despite different reading levels and ages can be tricky, but it can be done. pbs. org/ parents/ education

Bilingual literacy in a single- language home

It can be a struggle to help your children to improve their reading skills when they speak another language outside of the home. Don’t be discouraged, research has shown that practicing reading and speaking in any language will help children advance in many academic areas. While it is vital to support children in English literacy and proficiency, many parents worry their child will lose their native language. Encourage your child to maintain dual fluency by reading together, singing songs, and playing games in your first language. colorincolorado.org