Need help teaching my child how to read on a 2ND grade level?

Question

Because of the school district my child has gotten a little behind in her reading and I'm not a school teacher and I can not afford these learning center for help.

Answer 1

You obviously have access to a computer so I would use it to my advantage.

I love to use starfall with my kids - a reading teacher introduced it to me (I am also a teacher). I have used it with students at ALL levels from non-readers to good readers. Your child will enjoy it - I guarantee it!

Answer 2

I teach 2nd grade. What level did the teacher say your child was on last? Like a type of book? Suggested books for your child to try are the "I Can Read" books-these come leveled and your child can progress through them. Work with him/her on decoding, finding smaller word in big words, phonics (sounds of letters) and using context clues (pictures and other words in the sentence) to figure out an unknown word. Make flash cards of words your child misses when reading. ASK QUESTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!! There's no point in a child reading if they don't understand what they're reading. I had a student once who read on an 8th grade level. Spit those words out and never missed one. Had NO CLUE what she was reading or what the story was about or anything. Ask your child why and how and what questions about what is going on in the story. Ask what will happen next and why he/she thinks that. Ask what has happened so far.

I tell all my parents: You don't need to be a teacher to help your child be a better reader. Just read with them. :) And let them see you reading. Turn off the tv and show your child that reading isn't a chore, it's a choice and can be fun.

I'm curious to know why you say your child is behind in his/her reading because of your school district though? Are all the kids in that district behind?

Answer 3

If the school has a basic word list that your child should know at that age start with that. Then try Scholastic online, they have some great books for that age that usually come in a set and aren't too expensive. They will generally coincide with the word lists that are appropriate for that grade level. The main thing is to read to your child with them in your lap and follow the words along with your finger so they can see each word as you read it. Then when you're comfortable with that take turns and give your child some time to try sounding out words that are difficult. My son's school has a program which expects each child to be read to or to read on their own for 20 minutes every night. Make a chart and stick with it. Other suggestions would be trips to the library for story time, and picking books on topics that interest your child, regardless of what that interest might be, fashion, sports, ghost stories, comics, anything that holds their attention. Good luck.

Answer 4

The absolute best thing you can do to help your child is read to her. Read to her as much as possible, preferably at least 30 minutes per day. This is the most effective way to help your child become a better reader because it models good reading skills for her. Talk with her throughout the book and ask questions about it. This will help with reading comprehension.
Also, encourage your child to read everyday. Take her to the public library and let her pick out a few books that look interesting to her. Pick out a few books for yourself as well. If she sees that YOU enjoy reading, she will enjoy it too.
You don't need to spend a lot of money on reading programs like leap-pad or hooked on phonics. Reading is the answer!

Answer 5

My son has ADD he always had a hard time reading, I'll tell you the only thing that increased his reading lev. was reading with him . He would read a little then I would . Just have him sound everything he can and help after a few tries .I became very close to my son , we would talk about what we read and we both came to enjoy our time.It wasn't easy finding an hour a day , but if you just take away a little game time or TV time replace it with reading together you will both see a difference.

Answer 6

Don't make a big deal out of this to her. Take her to the library. Pick something that she CAN read well. Ask the librarian. Then go from there. Take words that she does not know and put them on index cards. Play Flash Game with her. As long as she sees it as a fun time with you, she'll progress. Just do your duty as a parent, work with her always. Don't simply leave it to the teachers.

Answer 7

I teach reading to 7th graders, many of whom are reading below grade level. Right now is a crucial time for your child to develop good reading habits and skills.

Read to and with your child every day. You can take turns reading a page.

Let your child read anything he or she thinks is fun to read- chapter books, picture books, comic books, magazines, anything!

Encourage your child to read all kinds of things as they come up in day-to-day life, like directions, cereal boxes, bill boards, etc. If it has words your child might be able to read, ask her to read it to you.

Also, since you have a computer, look for kid reading games.

You are doing one of the most important things you can do to ensure her future by taking an active interest in her reading right now.

Best of luck

Answer 8

i'd recommend an self sufficient/unschooling attitude. modern-day him with opportunities to study, have a lot of books accessible quite because he's already reading, visit 'academic' places, advise activities and projects to do jointly and then shop on with up on inspite of he's fascinated in. for sure with the help of the time he's 5 goodness is conscious what element he will be operating at. i wish you're satisfied to stay with homeschooling for the lengthy haul :-)

Answer 9

READ, READ, AND READ SOMEMORE..Best way I've found..Read first grade lenel stuff, and every now and then pop in a 2nd grade.. Play some games with her, ones she has to read, that sure helps and they have fun doing it.... We did this with our kids and they all read very well, getting them to like reading is another thing... Good Luck Mom LOL ROB

Answer 10

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go to your public library and use themfind out your chlns interests in reading (comedy, horror, sci-fi) and ask the librarian to help you and them find suitable books for them to read at home ORALLY to you for about 10 - 15 mins a day PLUS books they can read for their own enjoyment.
talk about the books and allow the chln to create thing about the books ( posters, new book covers)