Recognizing and using individual sounds to create words, or phonemic
awareness.
Understanding the relationships between written letters and spoken
sounds,
or phonics.
Developing the ability to read a text accurately and quickly, or
reading
fluency. Children must learn to read words
from left to right rapidly and accurately in order to understand what
is
written.
learn how stories and books work – that they have beginnings, endings, characters, and themes
build a rich vocabulary by reading and talking about new words
earn how to listen and how to think
learn the sounds of language and language patterns
fall in love with books
Tip 1 – Talk to Your Child
Oral language is the foundation for reading
Tip 2 – Make Reading Fun
Children love routine, and reading is something that you and your child can look forward to every day.
If your child sees you reading, especially for pleasure or information, he or she will understand
that reading is a worthwhile activity.
Discussing a story or a book with your child helps your child understand it and connect it to his or her own experience of life.
As your child learns to read, listen to him or her read aloud. Reading to you gives your child a chance to practise and to improve his or her reading skills.
remember that your reactions are important.
listen without interrupting.
your child needs to know that you value his or her efforts.