It is important for children to read words in sentences and stories, so they realize that reading is about understanding.
What you'll need:
* An easy-to-read story with many words your child can already sound out or read.
What to do:
* Tell your child, "In this story, I'll read some of the words and you'll read some words. When it's your turn to read a word, I will tap your shoulder." Start reading. As you come to a word that your child can read, tap the child's shoulder.
* Keep taking turns reading the story. You can go back and reread parts of the same stories for extra practice.
READ*WRITE*NOW Activities for Reading and Writing Fun - May 1997
