GUIDANCE FOR PARENTS
How does Raising A Reader Aspen to Parachute provide guidance to parents?
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Parent Talks and Discussions: Back-to-School Nights and other parent programs at schools often include 20- to 40-minute sessions with RAR staff to discuss brain development, oral-language acquisition, read-aloud techniques and screen-time management.
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Social Media and YouTube: Our private YouTube channel features short, two-to-three minute informational videos for parents on topics similar to those mentioned above.
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E-Newsletters: All parents are asked to register for our monthly e-newsletter featuring literacy development ideas and links to internal and external resources.
Some sample talking points
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Read aloud every day, and make it a special time!
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Read whenever your child asks. This will reinforce your child’s interest in books.
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Let your child set the pace for reading.
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Mix it up. Sometimes, stop to ask: "What do you think will happen next?" or "What is happening in this picture?" or “Have you ever felt like that?
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Make up your own story with the book’s illustrations (and let your child do the same)!
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Remember, your child is watching. Allow learning to be fun!
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Leave a story unfinished if the book stimulates some other conversation or curiosity in your child. Talking with you is critical to your child's development.
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It’s OK to read your child's favorite books again and again. Memorizing stories is good for the young brain!
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Let your child turn the pages, repeat words and point out letters and numbers.