Reading aloud at home is a strong tool for developing language skills. For learners with dyslexia, reading aloud helps develop language comprehension through exposure to new words and sentences in an interactive setting. The parent can provide context and confidence to help the new reader navigate uncertainty. They can also read material more difficult than the child can read independently, enhancing more structured work with phonics and decoding. Further, the fun family activity can foster a lifelong love of reading.
You can find several tips to make family reading time more productive and fun in The IDA Fact Sheet:A Family Guide to Building Language Comprehension Through Reading Aloud.