Try taking a picture walk BEFORE you start reading with your child tonight! Look through the book together and have your son/daughter tell you about the pictures and what is happening in the pictures. If you notice a word they may get stuck on when it's time to read try to give hints while you are doing the picture walk. Hints could be in the form of questions that would generate the word as an answer (i.e. how is the character moving on this page?, what do you think he is looking for?, etc...). Now go back and read the story together. You may also want to try flash cards, using the word wall words that show up in the story, before reading the story. I hope this tip helps!
Remember if your child is finding the story too hard or he/she is not enjoying the story it's time to pick a new story, or trying reading it to your son/daughter! I wouldn't want to keep reading a story I didn't find interesting! :) Don't forget to visit the local library to find those stories that make reading an adventure! Model reading...let your child see you reading! Reading to your child is just as important as reading with your child! OK that might be more than one tip...!
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