Module 31

Daily Read-Aloud Tracker & Book Log

Track daily reading, log books, and apply evidence-based read-aloud techniques

Reading aloud is the single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading. How you read matters as much as how often.

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Read-Aloud Best Practices (Dialogic Reading)

1Ask open-ended questions: 'What do you think will happen next?' 'Why did he do that?'
2Follow your child's lead -- if they want to talk about the picture, talk about the picture.
3Point to words as you read (for pre-readers). This builds print tracking and word awareness.
4Use expression and varied voices. Engagement drives attention, and attention drives learning.
5Expand on their responses: Child says 'dog.' You say 'Yes, a big brown dog running through the field.'
6Pause before turning the page. Let them predict, comment, or just absorb.
7Re-read favorites. Repetition builds vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency -- even if you're tired of the book.
8Connect to their life: 'Have you ever felt scared like this character?'

Birth-2 years

5-10 min/day. Board books. Point and name objects.

2-3 years

10-15 min/day. Simple stories. Ask 'what's that?' and 'where's the...?'

3-5 years

15-20 min/day. Longer picture books. Discuss characters and plot.

5-7 years

20-30 min/day. Chapter books. They read some, you read some.

7-10 years

20+ min/day. Continue reading aloud even after they can read alone. Builds advanced vocabulary.

10+ years

Keep going if they enjoy it. Shared reading builds connection and exposes them to complex text.

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