👇 Pointing to words when you read shows your child that print has meaning. Try tracking the words with your finger as you read together.
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❓ Encourage your child to ask questions as you read. Also, tell them that it is OK if you do not know what a word means. “Let’s find out!” Be curious together! Get more #ReadTogetherGrowTogether tips at go.osu.edu/RTGT
↔️ Reading words from left to right and top to bottom is like following a map! Show your child the different parts of a book, like the front and back covers, how to hold the book, and how to turn the pages.
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Explore print features, like spaces between words and periods at the end of sentences. This can help your child learn about print and boost their reading and writing skills! #PrintFeatures
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🖍️ Make writing fun! Provide crayons, pencils, or markers. Or get creative with shaving cream or Play-Doh. Use any materials that let your child get hands-on when learning letters! #ReadTogetherGrowTogether
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Grateful for tech & Lifelong Learner & Rock Expert, Mr Fisher, for this opportunity to expand on our knowledge of rocks & minerals. #iste #teachertwitter #edutwitter #MyOhioClassroom #readtogethergrowtogether #OhioEd
Books aren’t just for reading, they’re for talking too! Keep the magic going by chatting about the book. 🌟✨
Turn yes/no questions into open-ended ones. Instead of “Is she riding a bike?” ask “Where do you think she is going on her bike?” #ReadTogetherGrowTogether OH Dept of Ed and Workforce
We’re back with more ideas on talking about books with your child!
Read about things you’ll do together. “This book is about a family cookout. We’ll go to a cookout next week.” 🍔
Ask questions and let your child ask questions. #ReadTogetherGrowTogether OH Dept of Ed and Workforce
Here’s another #ReadTogetherGrowTogether tip!
Just finished a book with your child? Don’t stop there! Keep talking about the book.
💬 Answer your child’s questions or talk about the characters. This helps your child understand the story and practice new words. OH Dept of Ed and Workforce
Explore print features, like spaces between words and periods at the end of sentences. This can help your child learn about print and boost their reading and writing skills! #PrintFeatures
Want more tips? Visit go.osu.edu/RTGT
#ReadTogetherGrowTogether OH Dept of Ed and Workforce
We’re back with a new #ReadTogetherGrowTogether tip: Explore new words!
Hearing and talking about new words – or vocabulary – will help your child grow what they know. Watch how children learn new words all the time and in many ways. youtu.be/RhVnQvFnzLY?si…
↔️ Reading words from left to right and top to bottom is like following a map! Help your child understand the direction of reading. Show your child how to hold the book and how to turn the pages.
#BookBasics #ReadingSkills #ReadTogetherGrowTogether OH Dept of Ed and Workforce
This month’s #ReadTogetherGrowTogether tip is all about PRINT. Did you know that strong print knowledge helps children learn how to read and write? Check out this video to see families teach their child all about print: youtu.be/8ogNrm3cw6A?
❓ Encourage your child to ask questions as you read. Also, tell them that it is OK if you do not know what a word means. “Let’s find out!” Be curious together!
Get more #ReadTogetherGrowTogether tips at go.osu.edu/RTGT OH Dept of Ed and Workforce
Young children develop many lifelong skills when they're exposed books at a young age. This includes name writing!
Through reading, kids begin to recognize letters and understand that print has meaning.
#ReadTogetherGrowTogether Crane Center for Early Childhood Research & Policy
👇 Pointing to words when you read shows your child that print has meaning. Try tracking the words with your finger as you read together.
Want more tips? Get more reading tips at go.osu.edu/RTGT
#ReadTogetherGrowTogether OH Dept of Ed and Workforce
How can you help your child explore new words? 💬
Talk to your child often.
Talk about your day.
Describe what you are doing.
Ask your child questions.
Get more #ReadTogetherGrowTogether tips at go.osu.edu/RTGT OH Dept of Ed and Workforce
Let's party as we celebrate #FamilyLiteracyDay today! 🎉🥳📚💕 Gather your tribe for a literary fiesta and get lost in a world of words together! 🌟 #ReadTogetherGrowTogether #LiteracyLove Let's celebrate #25years of #familyliteracy #BooksAndCuddles #FamilyFunTime
📖 Talk about pictures in the story you are reading and ask your child questions. Don’t be afraid to use “big” words.
Try this with books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library!
Get more #ReadTogetherGrowTogether tips at go.osu.edu/RTGT OH Dept of Ed and Workforce Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio
We’ve enhanced the content on the #ReadTogetherGrowTogether webpage with videos, the research behind the reading tips, and a link to sign up for free books from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio.
Check out the page to make the most of reading with your child: go.osu.edu/RTGT OH Dept of Ed and Workforce
