CAREABOUTKIDS

PARENTS: Certain things influence children's success and interest in reading. They are: wide knowledge- the more knowledge children acquire at home the greater their chanaces to become successful readers. Children who go on trips, walk in parks, and visit museums and zoos get good background knowledge for school reading. Thoughtful talking - the way in which you talk to your child about things makes a big difference. Talking can increase the child's supply of concepts and vocabulary. It's not enough to ask a queston. ("Why do you think there's a slip of paper under the windshield wiper"?) Thought provoking questions stimulate the curiosity needed for success in reading. MY WORD: Reading opens up the entire world to your child.