Reading in a native language is just as important as reading in English. It is useful for young listeners to learn how language works. It is also important to ask children questions about the main ideas of the stories that they are listening to or reading themselves. This helps them to understand the ideas that the author was trying to convey. ESL students are also encouraged to visit any Fairfax County Public Library and check out reading material over the summer.
Library cards are free.
They may borrow audio and video tapes as well as books. The libraries are open during the week as well as Saturdays and Sundays. Some libraries have reading material in other languages besides English. Parents can encourage children to write more over the summer by having them write to relatives. Children also love to write stories and create letters using the computer.