Looking at the Pictures

"My child is always looking at the picture while reading.  Should I cover the picture?"

The answer is "NO!" Experts have learned that good readers check the pictures for clues to the story.  That is why the teacher encourages your child to use the pictures for help.  Being flexible in gathering information is just another tool to help the child be successful in reading.  Covering the pictures would make his search for the correct word or phrase more difficult.  Good readers use every available avenue to help them read and understand.