Want to get your middle schooler reading, but not sure where to start? Here are a few tips for encouraging literacy at home.

1. ASK about what they are reading! Your student can learn a great deal from talking about what they are reading in school. Ask their opinions about the texts and whether or not they would make good movies.

2. SHOW them that you’re a reader, too. Whether it be contracts for work, the daily newspaper, or the newest New York Times best seller, modeling reading habits will naturally encourage your children to read.

3. EXPLORE real-life reading at museums, the Woodruff Public Library, or a local coffee shop. Go see a movie that is based on a book!

did you know?

 All WMS students have received Reading Logs from Ms. Harrell in the media center and receive opportunities throughout the week to check out books that interest them.

Article for parents

Check out this article from ReadWriteThink for ideas on how to support literacy learning all year long.

did you know?

All WMS students have received Reading Logs from Ms. Harrell in the media center and receive opportunities throughout the week to check out books that interest them.

did you know?

Literacy partners

Is your business or non-profit interested in becoming a literacy partner of WMS? Please contact Meagan Wagner, Literacy Coach. [email protected]