Parent Guide to Reading in Key Stage 2

Parent guide to support children with reading beyond initial word reading - questions to ask based on the reading domains with explanation to support parent’s understanding.

INTRO
Lots of us are comfortable supporting the very earliest stages of reading - but once the children are reading fluently and starting to engage with longer chapter books, we can feel a bit lost about how to continue to support them as readers.
It is still VITAL that parents read with their children throughout key stage 2 - this guide gives some support and overview of the key reading skills that are required for successful readers and specific questions that you can ask to support your child’s reading.