Shared Reading
Every class in St. Cronans Senior School participates in Shared Reading. The children bring home books during the year to read with a parent or adult family member.
Guidelines for Parents:
1. Make sure the atmosphere is happy and relaxed.
2. Find a quiet place where there are no distractions.
3. Sit down together so that both can see the book.
4. Let the child hold the book or show you what to do.
5. Talk about the book and any illustrations first.
6. Talk about what has happened and what might happen next.
7. Smooth out any difficulties by reading any words your child doesn't know.
8. Talk about what you have read.
9. Give lots of praise for effort.
10. Ask for help from your teacher whenever you feel unsure.
Guidelines for Parents:
1. Make sure the atmosphere is happy and relaxed.
2. Find a quiet place where there are no distractions.
3. Sit down together so that both can see the book.
4. Let the child hold the book or show you what to do.
5. Talk about the book and any illustrations first.
6. Talk about what has happened and what might happen next.
7. Smooth out any difficulties by reading any words your child doesn't know.
8. Talk about what you have read.
9. Give lots of praise for effort.
10. Ask for help from your teacher whenever you feel unsure.