Scoil Bhride BNS

The following is an excerpt from a talk given by J. Healy, Deputy Principal, at the Launch of our Home school Reading programme in 2008.




Scoil Bhride's top tips for reading with your son:

Read the book in advance

Sit with your child in a quiet place. Bedtime might be suitable.

Discussion before reading is important- Don't rush.

Ask your child to predict the story from the cover. Again, encourage him to predict what might happen next as you go through the story.

Place your fingers under the words when reading.It will help your child to see that print matches the spoken words.

Encourage your child to read by himself sometimes, giving help if necessary.

Ask your child to justify why he likes/dislikes a book.Ask him to describe his favourite part.

If you are reading a story book, ask your child to recall events in the right order.If it is an information book,ask him to recall interesting facts.

The moral in a story provides an excellent opportunity for discussion.

Above all, enjoy your quiet time together.