Daily Tips for Families

Today's Tip for Families

11-06-2023

Build Your Child's Literacy Skills at Home

Literacy involves both reading and writing, so it’s vital that children strengthen both these skills with plenty of practice. And studies show that students who sharpen their literacy skills at home—even with activities that are just for fun—do better in school than kids who don’t.

To encourage reading and writing:

Make them “anytime” activities. Don’t save reading stories for bedtime or writing for study time. Provide opportunities to do both throughout the day. Keep books out where your child can pick them up. Have your child help you write a shopping list.
Start a family journal. Each weekend, have your child jot down a few sentences about the week. Then add your own thoughts. By the end of the school year, you’ll have a written record of family memories!
Play word games. Each round of Scrabble or Bananagrams does more than entertain your child. It hones reading and writing skills.
Set an example. When you have some downtime, reach for a book or magazine. Try writing a poem about a November day. Let your child see you writing letters to friends, and enjoying reading the responses.

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Allen Park Public Schools
Title I Program