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Learning to Read
The latest research in reading comprehension finds that even beginning readers can learn strategies to improve comprehension. As you practice reading with your children at home, try these comprehension-building strategies.

Learning to Read
It is possible to help your child become a more fluent reader. Beginning around first grade, use these teacher-recommended strategies at home to build fluency.

Learning to Read
Learning to spell is an ongoing developmental process that takes lots of practice. Make it a regular part of your home learning routine with online spelling fun and different strategies for practicing weekly spelling words.

Learning to Read
Reading is Fundamental (RIF) defines a sight word as "a word that is immediately recognized as a whole and does not require word analysis for identification." You can use a variety of activities to expose your child to the words they will need to recognize on sight to increase reading fluency and comprehension.

Learning to Read
Make learning new words a fun part of your family routine. Encourage your kids to ask if they don't know or understand a word they see or hear. Other ways to increase vocabulary are to play lots of word games such as Scattergories and Outburst. When you read books aloud that are interesting but a bit above his reading level, you expand his vocabulary and comprehension. Play word games online or make your own with these ideas. Next, find ways to make vocabulary homework more interesting and fun.

Learning to Read
Children need a strong foundation of spoken language during the preschool and school-age years. Think of all they ways that your child learns language through play. Encourage these activities at home to build spoken language.

Learning to Read
Help your child learn to relate the sounds of spoken language to the letters of the alphabet and word forms. You will find many online, printable, and make-at-home activities to build your child's phonics skills. Electronic toys and board games are also fun ways to build your child's understanding of letter and word sounds.

Learning to Read
Of course you will want to read to your child, even in the elementary years. You should encourage your child to read independently also. Buy as many books for your child as you can afford; and, supplement her own favorites at home with fresh selections from the library. Your child's own magazine subscription is also a fun way to reinforce print reading.