1. Delayed Echo Reading
Delayed echo reading is an activity for two or more readers taking turns reading sentences. Select a book with short sentences for this activity. Usually around three to seven word sentences work best. The lead reader reads one sentence at a time, pausing to allow learner to repeat the sentence afterward. For this activity, it can be helpful to glide a finger along the bottom of the printed sentence as each word is read. This activity builds fluency skills. It is a next-step activity to use after a child is comfortable with stereo reading as described above.2. Using High-Interest / Low-Level Reading Materials
High Interest / Low Reading Ability Books - Hi/lo books are a great way to keep older kids with low reading levels interested in reading. This great list includes Alien Abduction, Killer Sharks, and Skateboard Power. The more than 20 books on this list are all Accelerated Reader selections. 3. Acting Out Reading
Acting out reading is a great way to help kids reflect on the meaning of passages. And did I mention it's fun? This activity can be used with everything from short, elementary readers to Romeo and Juliet. Readers can perform skits with make-believe props, or they can go all out with a full-fledged production with props from around the house. If your child or teen seems interested, stage a production for the family or videotape the project. These moments can make terrific memories too.4. Getting Ready for School Break Reading
If your child has
learning disabilities in
basic reading,
reading comprehension, or has been
diagnosed with
dyslexia, it is important for you to keep reading activities going during school breaks to prevent regression. These tips, strategies, and activities can help. Most of these can be individualized by allowing your child or teen to make choices of subject matter. Your child's teacher or school librarian can help you choose materials at the appropriate level to keep their interest and motivation high. It may also be helpful to set reading goals and provide rewards for reaching goals.
5. Boost Your Child's Reading Comprehension with Audio Books
Improve Reading Comprehension - Improve Your Child's Reading with Audio Books - Students with learning disabilities are often severely disadvantaged in learning to read and perhaps more so in later middle, high school, or college years where reading is necessary to learn in any content class. Using audio books is one way to help your child continue to learn content in the classroom despite having a reading disability. This is important to keep your child from falling behind in all subjects.
6. Strategies to Encourage Reluctant Readers
Ways to Encourage Reluctant Readers - Is your child a reluctant reader? Many children with learning disabilities avoid reading and do not get the practice they need to improve their skills. Learn some great ways to increase their reading activities that they will actually enjoy!
7. Strategies to Improve Reading Skills at Home
These easy strategies can help your child work on reading skills at home. These strategies do not involve direct instruction and are unlikely to conflict with strategies your child's teachers use at school. Providing this additional help can, over time, dramatically improve your child's reading skills. You can also easily adapt
these activities to meet your child's interests and abilities.
8. Try Stereo Reading - Stereo Reading Builds Fluency Skills
Stereo reading is simply reading aloud with your child. Both of you read the same passages at the same time. You can read together at a pace that is comfortable for your child. As your child becomes more skilled at reading with you, increase the speed and phrasing to your typical reading speed. This activity helps readers learn to listen to and how to reproduce rhythm and phrasing that is important to better comprehension.9. Adapt Activities to Interest and Reading Level
If your child has
learning disabilities in
basic reading,
reading comprehension, or has been
diagnosed with
dyslexia, it is important for you to individualize reading choices for their ability levels and to be flexible in giving them assistance as needed to keep their interest and motivation high. It may also be helpful to set reading goals and provide rewards for reaching goals.
