What can I do at home to help my second grader who struggles with reading?

The following articles will give you ideas for fun things that you can do with your child to promote literacy at home:

• By Car, Train, or Bus! The Sounds of Language On the Go
• Reading Tips for Parents (babies through third grade)
• 25 Activities for Reading and Writing Fun

One of the most helpful things you can do to foster a love of reading is to read with your child, promote literacy through everyday activities, and be a good role model of a reader. These are gifts that you, as a parent, are the best equipped to provide and are ones that will stay with him throughout his life. Here are some articles to assist you:

• How Can I Improve My Child’s Reading?
• Encouraging Your Child to Read
• Fun Reading Tips and Activities (opens in a new window)
• Reading with Your Child
• Tips for Sharing Books
• Helping Your Child Become a Reader

The following article, although geared toward teaching students with LD, provides good information that can be useful to all parents:

• Learning to Read, Reading to Learn: Helping Children with Learning Disabilities to Succeed