The Open Book

So, your kid hits a roadblock while reading, stumbling upon a word that might as well be in another language. No worries, it happens! But here are some cool tricks they can try to crack the code:

1. Context Clues: Tell them to look at the other words in the sentence! Sometimes, the words nearby can give big clues about what that mystery word might mean.
2. Break It Down: It’s like solving a puzzle! Break the word into smaller bits, like prefixes and suffixes, and see if they can make sense of it piece by piece.
3. Tap into What They Know: Hey, connecting the dots is a thing! If they can relate the weird word to something they already get, it could help them figure it out. So, sound out those words one letter at a time.
4. Dive into the Dictionary: Yep, those big books are actually pretty handy! Show them how to look up words and find out what they mean, kind of like magic!
5. Don’t Be Afraid to Ask: It’s ok, nobody knows everything. If they’re still scratching their heads after trying everything else, tell them it’s more than ok to ask for a hand.

With these tricks up their sleeve, your kiddo can go from feeling lost to feeling like a word wizard in no time! 🧙‍♂️📚