Connection Between Spoken Language and Literacy
The experiences with talking and listening gained during the preschool years prepare children to learn to read and write during the early elementary school years. This means that children who enter school with weaker verbal abilities are much more likely to experience difficulties learning literacy skills than those who do not (Roth, Paul, & Pierotti, … Read more »
English Language Learners and the Road to Reading
Children who are English language learners (ELL) are at higher risk for having difficulty learning to read. “When bilingual children’s vocabulary levels are too low in the language in which they are learning to read, these young learners will…encounter difficulties” (Uccelli & Páez, 2007). Children who are learning English may need extra support as they… Read more »
The Development of Print Knowledge
Children start to learn language from the day they are born. As they grow and develop so do their speech and language skills. They learn to understand and use language to express their thoughts, ideas, and feelings to communicate with others. During this stage of early speech and language development, children also learn skills that… Read more »
Connect With Your Child Through Joint Book Reading
Reading with your child is a great way to spend quality time while also improving his or her speech, language, and literacy skills. Every time you read a book, even one you’ve read dozens of times, you can explore new concepts and experiences. Benefits of joint book reading When you read to your child, you… Read more »
Don’t Forget the Books
In an age where every toddler knows how to navigate an iPhone, we must not forget the importance of real, hands-on books. Before children can even read, they are chewing on books, throwing books, and flipping quickly through the pages like there’s a prize at the end. Additionally, many adults have happy childhood memories that… Read more »
Raising a Reader
How do you raise a child to be an enthusiastic and consistent reader? TV, videogames, computers, and other modern distractions sometimes make it difficult for children to focus on reading. Still, there are many things that parents can do to help motivate a child to read. How to raise a reader Try out all of these suggestions… Read more »
Emergent Readers
It’s never too soon to start reading with your children! Children begin to learn speech and language skills from the day they are born. As children develop, they learn increasingly complex speech and language skills. During early speech and language development, children are also learning skills that are critical for emergent literacy skills. What is emergent literacy?… Read more »
Teachers’ Top 100 Books for Children
The National Education Association completed an online survey in 2007 asking teachers about their favorite books for children. The resulting list of books forms a great resource of suggestions for knowing what books to reach for when sitting down to read to your child. Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White Where the Wild Things Are by… Read more »
Establish a Daily Routine with Joint Book Reading
If joint book reading hasn’t been part of your daily routine with your children, now is a great time to establish that routine. Reading books together is a terrific way of connecting with your children and a proven way to establish a foundation of literacy. Tips for successful joint book reading Set a time everyday for book… Read more »
Speech Sounds Disorders and Problems with Reading
Most children who struggle with reading are those with a history of speech sound disorders (SSD). In addition to having difficulty saying the speech sounds of the language, children with SSD need more time to process speech sounds and tend to have difficulty identifying and manipulating them, important aspects of phonological awareness. When it comes… Read more »
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