The ways parents can help with reading at home

There are several activities that the library organizes to promote reading among Elelmentary School students. One of them is Story Lunches.

With pizza and a fairy tale read by Clare Sagiv, our first story lunch opened the season last Thursday.


Another project that the library works on is "Adopt a Young Student". For a High School students who choose to use their free time and read to students from Elementary School we arrange time and a grade level to come and do so. By particiating in this activity HS students help their young friends overcome fears to read outloud. If you know that your child wants to take part in this program please send him or her to the library to talk to Marina.

Parents are always viewed as teachers' partners who help their chilrent in many ways.

Are you using your library privilages? As you know, the Library provides free memberships to parents who can use their accounts both for their personal enjoyment and for helping their kids with reading. Read a book to your child that they study in class, listen to his or her reading, read yourself to encourage discussions and even "competitions" between you and your daughter or son. If they know that you're reading the same book, they always want to be the first who knows what happens next or remembers more details.

Check Pam's blog (PBS Parents) to learn about her easy techniques she used with her preschooler to teach her reading and many other tips on how to read with your child.

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