• Information for Parents
     
     

    Fun Ways to Encourage Reading

     

    Kindergarten – 2nd grade

    Ø      Create an alphabet of pictures – cut out or draw pictures and put in a notebook.

    Ø      Make bookmarks.  Use construction paper and decorate with pictures, favorite character names, quotations, etc.

    Ø      Write notes of encouragement to child and leave them where they will be found during the day.

    Ø      Have a scavenger hunt.  Have children look for things that begin with a certain letter (for example:  a canned vegetable that begins with B).

     

    3rd – 5th grade

    Ø      Have child write your shopping list and then help locate items in the store.

    Ø      Plan dinner menu with child and let him/her write the ingredients you will need and make place cards for each family member.

    Ø      Create a family newspaper.  Interview family members and write news articles.

     

    All Ages

    Ø      Listen to your child read.

    Ø      Write notes back and forth to each other instead of talking.

    Ø      Make flash cards with words and definitions to also practice spelling and vocabulary.

    Ø      Read to your child.

     

    Information provided by Schwab Learning

     

     

    What is Dyslexia?

    Dyslexia is a language based learning disability.  Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms which result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading.  Students with dyslexia may experience difficulty in other language skills such as spelling, writing, and speaking.  Dyslexia is a life-long status; however, its impact can change at different stages in a person’s life.  It is referred to as a learning disability because dyslexia can make it difficult for a student to succeed academically in the typical instructional environment.

     

    Information provided by International Dyslexia Association

     
Last Modified on September 29, 2010