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What is 3 magical words?

What are the three magic words? They are: Are. You. Correct.

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Part of our goal as parents and reading teachers is to help our children read fluently and comprehend what they read as easily and naturally as possible. One way to do this is by inserting three magic words into each and every reading ‘session’ with our kids. If we say these three magic words during read-alouds – whether kids are reading books, magazines, signs, newspapers, whatever the text may be – then we will be on the road to raising readers who naturally self-monitor while reading.

What are the three magic words?

They are: Are. You. Correct.

In question form, of course: Are you correct?

That’s right. Try it. During a read-aloud, when your child finishes a full page, before he turns to the next one, ask, “Are you correct?” Avoid a condescending or directive voice, but more in a level, light, straightforward question: Are you correct?

And see what happens. Even if every word was read correctly, ask anyway. Your child may look at you like you’ve grown three heads at first, but then he will (or should!) look back at the page, scan the words, and do a mental ‘re-check’ of what he read. And that’s key. We want our kids to become better at self-monitoring and self-correcting. These three magic words will get kids on the road to becoming better at both. If everything was read correctly and your child turns to you and says, “Yep. I’m correct.” Then woo-hoo! you’re good to go. Say something like, “Okay, awesome. Just wanted to be sure. Carry on.” But what if you ask, “Are you correct?” and your child says, “YES,” even though he made an error while reading? Then he needs a wee bit more prompting. Say, “Read it again and check closely.” And if he reads it again incorrectly, he needs even a bit more help, but it’s okay! You can offer it. Try questions like:

“Does it make sense?”

“Does it sound right?”

“Try to use the picture to help you figure it out.”

See where that gets you. We certainly don’t want to hand everything over to our child on a silver platter and we don’t want reading to become more difficult than it already is. Rather, we want our readers to be comfortable enough and driven enough to work a bit to construct meaning while they read. And hopefully those three magic words will get us on the right track. What are your tips for finding reading success? Share your thoughts on the Scholastic Parents Facebook page, or find Amy on Twitter, @teachmama, and let’s continue the conversation!

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Chanting Om Silently Safety permitting, you can chant Om silently in just about any situation. For example, outside or at work. Sit comfortably and keep your body still. Relax your mind before you begin.

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This article was co-authored by Soken Graf . Soken Graf is a Meditation Coach, Buddhist Priest, Certified Advanced Rolfer, and a Published Author who runs Bodhi Heart Rolfing and Meditation, a spiritual life coaching business based in New York City, New York. Soken has over 25 years of Buddhist training experience and advises entrepreneurs, business owners, designers, and professionals. He has worked with organizations such as the American Management Association as a consultant for training courses on such topics as Mindful Leadership, Cultivating Awareness, and Understanding Wisdom: The Compassionate Principles of Work-Life Balance. In addition to his work as a priest, Soken has certifications in Advanced Rolfing from the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration, Visceral Manipulation, Craniosacral Therapy, SourcePoint Therapy®, and Cold-Laser Therapy. This article has been viewed 181,870 times.

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“Om” is a sound commonly chanted in Eastern spiritual practices and represents the universal nature of existence. Chanting it can help to bring peace to your body, mind, and soul. It’s best to chant at a time when you can relax without distraction. Set a timer for 5 or 10 minutes, close your eyes and breathe through your nose. Chant “Om” when you exhale. However, you don’t need to say or think it every time you exhale. You can try every 2 or 3 exhales if it’s more comfortable for you. Although chanting “Om” is a great method of formal meditation, you can also chant it in your head or aloud as you’re going about your day to help you focus or relax. For more tips, including how to chant in a group, read on!

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