Thursday, June 30, 2011

Parents are a Child's First and Best Teacher

 
This is a good source of information for parents who want to see where your second grader should be in terms of reading and writing.  It gives great tips for how parents can support and nurture this development.

Click here:
http://www.pbs.org/parents/readinglanguage/second/main.html

Parents are a child's most important role models.  They mimic everything you do.  They dress like you, talk like you and like to do the things that you do.  It is the best form of flattery.  If you are an avid reader, they will also want to read for pleasure like you do.  Take a look at these sites for ideas.

Raising a Bookworm

Be a reading role model for your child