01-25-2022
Keep Your Child Learning After You Close the Book
Some of the best reading times take place after you've closed the book. After you've finished reading a book together, ask your child to:
- Retell the story. Let your child choose the words—they don't have to match the author's.
- Imagine being in the story. What would your child do?
- Make personal connections. Has your child ever felt the way one of the characters in the book does?
- Think about different points of view. How would Little Red Riding Hood be different if it were told from the wolf's side?
- Discuss pros and cons about the book—and explain opinions. You might even challenge your student to write a review of a book.
- Talk about lessons.What did your child learn from the book?
- Find locations. If the book was set in the real world, get out maps or a globe. Find the countries or cities mentioned.
Thinking and talking about books enriches your child's reading experience.
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