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Don’t Try to Level Up Too Fast. Books are based on a reading level.
Your children are being tested in their reading skills periodically and placed in a reading level. It’s important to learn where your child is on this scale — at reading level, a little below, a little above, far below or far above. This will determine the reading level of the book suitable for your child. Reading below the level will not challenge your children’s reading skills and help them to advance. Kids may think the books (and reading) are boring. On the other hand, if the book is above their level, they will think reading is too complicated or they won’t understand what they are reading. This will lead to frustration. Keep your children reading at their level or slightly above to challenge them. As they read more, their reading level will advance.
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Look for Reading Resources Beyond the Classroom. Children
read textbooks and books for school, and go to the school library to check out books for assigned reading as well. To en- courage their enjoyment of reading, you need to take them beyond the classroom so they can fully appreciate the world of books. Take them to a bookstore to check out the newest available adventures. The vast selection will go a long way in piqu- ing their interest. Alternatively, take them to a used book-
store or thrift store that sells used books. Don’t forget your local library, especially during the summer. Libraries usually have a reading program to encourage children to read and log their reading time. Often they can earn incentives for how much they read. The library also has information to help you keep your child reading.
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Keep your kids reading at their level or slightly above to challenge them
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Think Outside the Book. Today there are so many avenues beyond
books in which you can engage in read- ing: on your phone, tablet or e-reader, laptop or computer. Seek out ways to incorporate these other options into your child’s life. Many times we hand our child our tablet or phone to play games with while we wait. Why not load books to your electronic devices so children can read? E-books are usually available from your local library. Investigate phone apps and websites that teach letters, phonics and reading. Many are free, excellent alterna- tives that encourage reading.
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Seek Toys That Teach. Next time you are in a toy store, check out educa-
tional toys that range from teaching letters and phonics to building basic words. Some devices allow your child to point an electronic pen along the words in the book, which will assist in reading. There are also a multitude of handheld elec- tronic devices with educational themes.
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