HELPFUL TIPS: WAYS TO IMPROVE READER COMPREHENSION

Remember to talk with your child about what they’re reading. This "verbal processing" helps them remember and think through the themes of the book. Ask questions before, during, and after a reading session.

For example:
Before: "What are you interested in about this book? What doesn't interest you?"
During: "What's going on in the book? Is it turning out the way you thought it would? What do you think will happen next?"
After: "Can you summarize the book? What did you like about it? What other books does it remind you of?"