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S PA R K M a g a z i n e | P I L O T 2 0 1 7 8 KUM O N ST U DI E S 4 ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE LITERACY SKILLS B y Ku m o n No r th A m er i ca Reading activities that promote liter- a few parents together to create a to enhance the information using acy skills are not reserved only for the book club and take turns hosting a visuals. With creative options like classroom or homework. As children club date. Guided discussions facil- paintings, collages, or video record- get older, it is also essential for them itated by a parent or older sibling ings, the sky is the limit. Finally, have to continue to read frequently and ensures children comprehend what your child present the story book or be exposed to a variety of genres they are reading. written project to the family. VISIT A MUSEUM BUILDING VOCABULARY SKILLS WITH THE KUMON READING PROGRAM to build and maintain reading pro- ficiency. Here are fun activities that children can do to make learning even more enjoyable. READ BOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY OR THE RECOMMENDED READING LIST Make time to explore museums. Many have interactive exhibits, which can make learning even more engag- Vocabulary allows us to communicate ing. Museums also provide a great verbally and express ourselves. A child’s opportunity for children to learn vocabulary range consists of the words more about their interest in subjects he or she can understand when reading, like science or history. It can also writing, listening and speaking. As your Reading books that match ability serve as a chance to introduce kids child’s vocabulary increases, so does level and interests exposes children to new areas of interest they have yet his or her comprehension and inde- to new worlds, cultures, and points to discover and want to read more pendence. Children need to be encour- of view, while improving language about. aged from the beginning to develop self- skills. Parents can utilize the Kumon Recommended Reading List and make library visits part of your fam- ily’s weekly routine. Kids can partic- CREATE A VISUALLY APPEALING WRITTEN PROJECT ipate in story hour and tally books read in order to receive rewards. learning ability and the proper study approach to learning new words. Kumon Instructors play an integral role in fos- tering the development of self-learning ability in their students. Kids are typically told what and how to study in school, so give them As early as Level 2A, students who have the freedom to create a story book difficulty in the Sound Part Puzzle learn- or written project based on a topic ing focus are encouraged to look at the of interest. First, have your child front side of their worksheet for help Reading is fun, especially when chil- select one subject to read and write when completing an assignment. In dren can do it with their friends. Get about it. Then, encourage your child the Sentence Building Skill Block, from DISCUSS BOOKS IN A BOOK CLUB

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