Tips for Reading at Home - Week 3 - Talk About the Pictures First

 

 

To help you #GoAllIn for the National Year of Reading, we will be posting short, easily-to-follow tips to support you in reading at home with your child.

Week 3 - Talk About the Pictures First

Reading tip: Look at the pictures before reading the words.

Why it helps: Pictures give clues about the story and help children predict.

Example:
“Before reading, ask: ‘What do you think is happening here?’ or ‘How does the character feel?’”