BRAIN O WAVE
Make room for reading
Simple ways to make books part of the after-school experience.
PARENT GUIDE
Make books part of the routine.
Offer appropriate choices
Let the child choose from a small selection of books suited to their interests and reading stage.
Talk about the story
Ask open questions about a character, a picture or what might happen next. Encourage the child to explain an idea in their own words.
Keep reading social
Reading together and discussing books can make the activity feel welcoming. Check with the educator when a child finds the text consistently difficult.
Look for engagement
Pay attention to curiosity and willingness to return to books. Avoid treating every reading session as a test.