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September 25, 2026
Read and Think Aloud
When reading with your child, share your thoughts out loud as you read. Saying things like, “I wonder why the character did that?” or “That reminds me of something that happened to me” helps children learn how good readers think while they read.
Try this at home: During your family’s reading time, pause occasionally and model your thinking by asking questions, making predictions, or noticing important details. Encourage your child to share their thoughts, too!
Examples:
“I wonder what will happen next.”
“Why do you think the character made that choice?”
“This part seems important because…”
“I think the problem will be solved by…”
Remember: Strong readers do more than read the words on a page. They think about what they are reading, ask questions, make connections, and reflect on the story. When you model these skills aloud, you help your child become a more thoughtful reader.
Family Challenge: Choose a book to read together this week. Each family member should share at least one “thinking aloud” comment during the reading. Keep track of your questions, predictions, and connections, then discuss which ideas were confirmed by the end of the story!
Every conversation about a book helps build stronger reading comprehension and a lifelong love of reading!
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