Guidance for Parents

GUIDANCE FOR PARENTS

How does Raising A Reader Aspen to Parachute provide guidance to parents?

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.
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.
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

Read aloud every day, and make it a special time!
Read whenever your child asks. This will reinforce your child’s interest in books.
Let your child set the pace for reading.
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?
Make up your own story with the book’s illustrations (and let your child do the same)!
Remember, your child is watching. Allow learning to be fun!
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.
It’s OK to read your child's favorite books again and again. Memorizing stories is good for the young brain!
Let your child turn the pages, repeat words and point out letters and numbers.