GET READING: Let’s Get Curious

Hello Families,

Welcome to Learning with Joy! Thanks for being here and I hope we can find joy in learning together!

We are going to GET READING this month! Stay tuned in April for ideas to help make reading a consistent joy in your home by getting motivated, getting curious, getting active, and getting specific.

LET’S GET CURIOUS

Last week I touched on the importance of discussing texts with your learner. Asking questions and discussing stories and texts helps build comprehension skills. After all, we read to make meaning- whether we want to learn something new, be entertained, get information or simply laugh, reading is an incredible tool to help us achieve many goals. Getting in the habit of discussing texts helps your learner find meaning and make the most of what they are reading or being read. It is also a great way to bond and learn more about your reader.

When you are reading this week I encourage you to ask questions:

What was your favorite part?

What did you learn?

Who are the characters?

What do you think will happen next?

If your learner seems reluctant to share, simply share your own thoughts. Modeling is one of the best ways we teach our little ones. Maybe you are reading a book about lions and you say- “Wow, I just learned that lions are the only cats that live in groups. I didn’t know that before. How interesting! …What is something new you learned?”

If you are getting one-word answers and want to discuss more try:

What makes you think that?

Can you tell me more?

Wow! What else in the text tells you that?

Still curious about questions to ask or looking for a quick resource to have in the home library or book box? LwJ has you covered. CLICK HERE to download a free half-page with questions to ask during/after reading.

Get curious and have fun discussing together!

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Printable Expansion

If you have an independent reader and want a resource to help them build comprehension skills- Check out the Comprehension Skills Cards. These are sequenced cards with questions to ask themselves as they read to help build comprehension skills. Find out more HERE.

Get Motivated

If you missed last week's post, CLICK HERE to learn about making reading a daily habit. Or grab the Reading Challenge Printable in the shop to add fun and excitement to reading time. It also helps learners visually track their reading, so they can feel proud of building a new habit.