This document provides tips and strategies for parents to improve their child's reading fluency. It recommends taking children to the public library for story time programs and summer reading challenges. It also suggests keeping books in every room at home and looking for opportunities to read signs, menus, games and more in daily life. Finally, it advises scheduling family reading time each night and tracking a child's progress to catch any issues early. If a child is struggling significantly, working with a tutor is recommended.

2. BEST WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR
CHILD'S READING FLUENCY

3. Like most parents, you’re
probably want to make sure
your child becomes a fluent
reader, as this vital skill is
the building block for so
much of his education.

4. By surrounding your child
with reading opportunities
of all sorts as well as letting
him see you enjoy spending
time reading, you can
certainly set him off in the
right direction.

5. However, not all kids
learn at the same pace,
and some have specific
problems that can be
addressed with the right
help and encouragement.

6. Here are some pointers on
how to encourage a love of
reading and how to address
any potential stumbling
blocks.

7. LET’S GO TO
THE LIBRARY

8. Public libraries are an
amazing resource for
parents who want to
instill a love of literature
in their children.

9. The more kids read, the
better their skills, and
libraries offer loads of
book-based programs
for children from babies
to teens.

10. Sign your preschooler
up for a fun-filled story
hour combining reading
and crafts, be sure your
school-age child keeps
up skills …

11. … by participating in a
summer reading
program, and get your
teen involved in special
library activities for
older kids.

12. Of course, the library is
always a great place to
find the best books!

13. BOOKS OF
THEIR OWN

14. Kids’ reading scores have
been found to be higher
among youngsters who
are growing up in a home
surrounded by reading
material.

15. Make sure there are
plenty of books and
magazines at your child’s
level around the house
from cool bug books to
fantastical novels and
colorful kids’ magazines.

16. Every room in the house
can be a place to dive
into a book. Youngsters
can relax on the couch
with a favorite mystery …

17. … read recipes while
helping with dinner in the
kitchen or snuggle up in
bed at the end of the day
with a beloved novel.

18. READING,
READING
EVERYWHERE

19. Children can practice
reading anywhere, anytime,
not just when they’re
engrossed in a novel.

20. Find fun ways to help your
child improve skills.

21. Let him read:
Roadside signs
Weather reports
Game directions
Food labels
Billboards
Restaurant Menu

22. Good old-fashioned board
games are a super and
fun way to boost reading
skills and have quality
time with family.

23. Reading is so much a part
of everyday life that you
don’t have to wait until
your child is sitting down
with a book to help her
with reading skills.

24. MAKE FAMILYREADING
TIMEATRADITION

25. Once kids are older
and can read on their
own schedule family
reading time into the
evening’s activities.

26. Just 15 to 30 minutes of
everyone in the family
reading silently lets kids
see you enjoy reading …

27. … and also gets them in
the habit of finding some
time each day to escape
into a book.

28. KEEPUPTO DATE

29. Be pro-active in tracking
your youngster’s reading
progress. Find out from
the school what the
expectations are for each
grade level …

30. … and then track your
child’s basic reading
skills on report cards and
standardized test results.

31. Due to the size of
today’s classes and the
increased demands on
instructors, your child’s
teacher may not notice
a problem …

32. … until it’s become
serious so sit with your
child and make sure she
can sound out words, has
good comprehension …

33. … knows sight words
and can use the context
of a sentence to figure
out the meaning of
unknown words.

34. HIREATUTOR

35. For kids who are really
struggling, the best
option may be hiring a
tutor, and the sooner
your child …

36. … gets the help she
needs, the more likely
she’ll be to develop into
a good and confident
reader.

37. Teachers don’t always
have the time to give kids
necessary individualized
help, while a tutor can
work one-on-one with
your child or a small
group of kids.

38. Many schools or after-
school programs have
certified teachers and
reading specialists
available to help your
young reader …

39. … improve reading skills
and comprehension,
gaining confidence and
hopefully becoming an
enthusiastic reader.

40. Boost up your child’s reading
fluency by signing up for an
academic tutoring at
Maplewood Summer Day Camp.

41. Experienced staff will keep
your child both safe and
busy with arts and crafts,
games, water sports,
gymnastics and more.

42. Visit the site at
http://www.maplewoodyearround.com

43. MAPLEWOOD COUNTRY DAY CAMP AND
ENRICHMENT CENTER
150 Foundry St. (Route 106)
PO Box 88 (Mailing)
South Easton, MA 02375
Email: info@maplewoodyearround.com
Telephone: (508) 238-2387
FAX: (508) 238-1154