Many parents are now visiting their child’s teacher for parent-teacher conferences at this mid-point in the school year. This is an important time to learn how your child is progressing in his or her literacy skills and get your questions answered. Some things to ask the teacher include the following:
1. How is my child’s reading level in comparison to where you expect him/her to be at this time of the school year? What type of growth has s/he made this year?
2. What types of books or materials should we be reading together or to our child to support what you are doing in the classroom?
3. Are there specific activities that you would like us to spend more time on at home to help our child’s reading grow more rapidly?
4. What does my child do well while reading and what needs more work? What strategies do you suggest for us to help our child at home?
5. What ideas do you have to help us keep our child motivated about his/her reading practice and schoolwork?
