Reading fluently and understanding what you've read are different skills.
A child may be able to read every word on a page accurately but still struggle to explain what happened or why a character behaved in a particular way.
Ask questions while reading
You don't need a worksheet.
Occasionally stop and ask:
What has happened so far?
Why do you think they did that?
What do you think will happen next?
Which part of the story makes you think that?
These conversations encourage active reading.
Build vocabulary
When you encounter an unfamiliar word, explore it together.
Try to work out its meaning from context before reaching for a dictionary.
Practise inference
Authors don't tell readers everything directly.
Ask your child to look for clues about how a character feels or what might be happening.
Crucially, ask them to identify the evidence supporting their answer.
Summarise
After a chapter, ask your child to explain the most important events in two or three sentences.
This helps them distinguish central information from less important detail.
Let your child choose books
Comprehension practice doesn't always need to involve school reading books.
Comics, magazines, factual books and novels can all encourage children to read attentively.
A child who wants to know what happens next is already practising one of the most important reading habits: engagement.