Reading Corner

Tips & Strategies from Our Reading Interventionist

As our school’s Reading Interventionist, I work with students across grades PK–8 to strengthen reading skills, build confidence, and develop strategies that help students become more independent learners. Each month, I’ll share a few simple tips that families can use at home to support reading and learning.

Make Reading a Daily Habit

Reading doesn’t always have to mean sitting down with a chapter book! Encourage your child to read something every day—a book, magazine, comic, recipe, directions for a game, or even a sports article. The goal is to build the habit of reading and help children see reading as something they do in everyday life.

Ask Questions While Reading

Instead of simply asking, “What did you read about?”, try asking:

• Before: What do you think this book will be about?

• During: What do you think will happen next?

• After: What was the most important part? Why?

• Think deeper: What would you have done if you were the character?

These simple conversations help children practice comprehension, making predictions, and thinking critically about what they read.

A Study Tip That Works!

When studying, encourage your child to close the book and explain what they remember rather than simply rereading the same page several times. This is called retrieval practice and helps students determine what they actually know and what they still need to review.

Most Importantly…

Praise the effort, not just the outcome. Reading can be challenging, and every child develops these skills at a different pace. Celebrate new words, thoughtful questions, improved fluency, and the willingness to keep trying. Confidence is an important part of becoming a successful reader!

Happy reading! 
 

Mrs. Harris
Reading Interventionist