Learn to Read - Family Stories

Family stories enrich the relationship between parent and child.

What to do

1. Tell your child stories about your parents and grandparents. You might even put these stories in a book and add old family photographs.
2. Have your child tell you stories about what happened on special days, such as holidays, birthdays, and family vacations.
3. Reminisce about when you were little. Describe things that happened at school involving teachers and subjects you were studying. Talk about your brothers, sisters, or friends.
4. Write a trip journal with your child to create a new family story. Recording the day's special event and pasting the photograph into the journal ties the family story to a written record. You can also include everyday trips like going to the market or the park.

It helps for children to know that stories come from real people and are about real events. When children listen to stories, they hear the voice of the storyteller. This helps them hear the words they learn to read aloud or read silently.

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