Many young readers hit bumps in the road on their journey to reading fluency, the ability to read with accuracy, speed, and expression. There are fun and simple ways to help your child develop stronger fluency skills that you can do right at home. Get ready for storytime because we’re sharing some of our favorite at-home activities to help your child improve their reading fluency.
Repeated Reading
Repetition is an effective way to help build fluency. Have your child pick out a short writtenpassage on a topic they are interested in, like animals or sports, and read it aloud so they can hear how it should sound. Next, ask them to read the passage to you and time them. Your child will read the passage aloud multiple times to improve their speed and accuracy. After each reading, give them tips on how they can improve, praise their successes, and ask them questions about the content to test their comprehension skills.
Choral Reading
Choral reading is another excellent way to help children develop their skills, especially if they are shy or nervous about reading out loud. This can be done with a group of children or at home with just you and your child. Start by reading a short passage aloud and ask your child to follow along. Next, read the passage together, aiming to match each other’s speed and rhythm as closely as possible. Over time, this should help your child feel more confident about reading and helps them to establish their pronunciation and rhythm.
Read and Listen
You can also utilize a few quality online and digital resources to practice fluency with your child. Some special audiobooks allow children to read along, highlighting the text as the words play. This helps children understand what words look and sound like and how to read words expressively. Some websites offer audio playback options so your child can listen and read along. Not only does this help with their pronunciation and expression, it helps them build their vocabulary.
Adding these fun activities into your regular routine can help support your child on their reading adventure. Remember, the more practice your child has with reading, the more confident they will become in their skills.
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