Goal
Encourage decoding rather than guessing.
You'll need
- A decodable book
- Two post-its
How to do it
Cover the picture on a page and ask your child to read the words first. Once they've decoded the tricky parts, uncover the picture and re-read it together. It builds real confidence and shows that words—not pictures—carry the story.
End each session with a quick question about meaning ("Why was the frog sad?"). Comprehension grows quietly in the background.
Grab our resources
Looking for some help with questions to ask after your reading session? These prompts give you a great starting point.
