📖 Stroke Recovery Reading Exercises

Progressive reading materials designed to rebuild reading and speaking skills at your own pace

🎯 How to Use These Exercises

Start with the level that feels comfortable
Read silently first, then aloud
Take breaks when you feel tired
Progress at your own pace
Practice the same level multiple times if needed

📝 Level 1: Single Words

Common Daily Words

HELLO

WATER

PLEASE

THANK

HELP

YES

HOME

FOOD

Practice: Read each word clearly. Take your time with each one.

Family & Emotion Words

FAMILY

LOVE

HAPPY

FRIEND

CARE

SAFE

GOOD

KIND

HOPE

Practice: These words connect to feelings and relationships.

💬 Level 2: Short Phrases

Daily Expressions

Good morning

How are you

I am fine

Thank you

You're welcome

I need help

See you later

Have a good day

Practice: Read each phrase as a complete thought.

Asking for Things

May I have water

Could you help me

Where is the bathroom

What time is it

I would like

Can you repeat that

Please speak slowly

Practice: These help you ask for what you need.

📄 Level 3: Complete Sentences

Personal Information

• My name is [your name].

• I live in [your city].

• I am working on my speech.

• I had a stroke, but I am getting better.

• My family is very supportive.

• I practice speaking every day.

• I am making progress slowly.

Practice: Fill in the blanks with your own information.

Daily Activities

• I wake up at seven in the morning.

• I enjoy drinking coffee with breakfast.

• I like to sit outside in the sunshine.

• Reading helps me practice my speech.

• I watch my favorite TV shows in the evening.

• I go to bed around ten o'clock.

• Tomorrow I will practice again.

Practice: Read about daily routines and activities.

📚 Level 4: Short Stories

A Morning Walk

Sarah woke up early today. The sun was shining through her bedroom window. She felt good and decided to take a walk.

She put on her comfortable shoes and walked to the park. The birds were singing in the trees. Other people were walking their dogs.

Sarah sat on a bench and watched the children play. She felt peaceful and happy. Walking in the morning made her feel strong.

Practice: Read this story slowly. Take breaks between sentences if needed.

💡 Reading Tips for Success

Read aloud daily: Even 10 minutes helps
Use your finger: Point to words as you read
Take breaks: Rest when you feel tired
Repeat difficult words: Practice until they feel easier
Don't rush: Speed comes with practice
Celebrate progress: Notice improvement over time

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For Caregivers and Family

Read together: Take turns reading sentences
Be patient: Let them work through difficult words
Praise effort: Acknowledge hard work, not just perfection
Provide context: Help with unfamiliar words
Make it enjoyable: Choose topics they find interesting
Track progress: Keep notes on improvements

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These reading exercises are designed to support stroke recovery at every level. Remember that progress takes time, and every word read is a step forward.