| Learn to Read - Important Things to Know |
It is important to keep fun in your parent-child reading and to let joy set the tone and pace. Here is a story to keep in mind.
Shamu is a performing whale, to the delight of many. However, she
sometimes gets distracted and refuses to do her tricks. When that happens, her
trainers stand around in dripping wetsuits and wait for her stubbornness to
pass. They know that when a 5,000-pound whale decides she doesn't want to flip
her tail on cue, there is very little anyone can do about it. But whales like to
play, and sooner or later Shamu returns to the game of performing for her
audience. Shamu's trainers know this so they're always patient, they're always
confident, and they always make performing fun.
| While helping your child become a reader is certainly different from training a whale, the same qualities of patience, confidence, and playfulness in your approach will get results. If, from time to time, your child gets distracted and loses interest, take a break. Children love to learn. Give them a little breathing room, and their interest will always be renewed. | Introduction: |
Courtesy of Education Publications Center
