Your child will most likely be reading independently now and it’s recommended that they enjoy some reading every day. Listening to your child read is very important – it gives you the chance to help them break down any difficult words, offer praise and encouragement and talk about the content. Remind your child to pause at full stops and encourage them to use expression where there are speech marks and exclamation marks. Check their understanding by asking questions and making comments about the characters and storyline – there’s little point or enjoyment in being able to read without understanding the content. Our comprehension practice books are very helpful.