- count to 20, or higher than those who were not (60% vs. 44%)
- write their own names (54% vs. 40%)
- read or pretend to read (77% vs. 57%)
Then why don't more parents take a minute and spend 30minutes of quiet time and open a book. BUT I get it - time goes by, the days fall into evenings, the weekdays get gobbled up into weekends and life gets busy. So here are just some tips I searched for and crammed into one post up for you!
I love these tips from NEA Below are a few to share and I hope you can share with a friend, new parents anyone.
- Carry books to read to your child wherever you go - at the doctor's office, in line at the store, or on a long car ride. (You can also listen to stories on tape.)
- Visit your local library often. Get your children their own library cards. Try a story hour or other free event at the library.
- Let your child see you reading, whether it's the newspaper, a magazine, or the latest bestseller.
Children Reading | Comprehension Concerns
"Detecting problems early, in order to avoid other problems later on, is the most practical course." And the detailed information supplied at Reading Rockets is a great source of information for a parent and educator. http://www.readingrockets.org/helping/Reading Rockets provides more information http://www.readingrockets.org/helping/target/ on the difficulties listed below:
- Phonological and phonemic awareness
- Word decoding and phonics
- Vocabulary
- Fluency
- Comprehension
- Other sources of reading difficulty
Children Reading | Levels & Tips
It seems the standard testing in most schools is the Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA)a useful tool because it provides the teachers with a wealth of information about how each of the students is developing as a reader. And Fountas & Pinnell, Lexile and Reading Recovery are part of many reading level charts.
Reading tips from Healthy Children.org
The following are a few tips to keep in mind as your child learns to read:
- Set aside time every day to read together. Many children like to have stories read to them at bedtime. This is a great way to wind down after a busy day and get ready for sleep.
- Leave books in your child's room for her to enjoy on her own. Make sure her room is reading-friendly with a comfortable bed or chair, bookshelf, and reading lamp.
- Read books that your child enjoys. After a while, your child may learn the words to her favorite book. When this happens, let your child complete the sentences or take turns reciting the words.
- Do not drill your child on letters, numbers, colors, shapes, or words. Instead, make a game out of it and find ways to encourage your child's curiosity and interests.
Children Reading | Books & Links
- http://www.readingrockets.org/helping/
- http://www2.ed.gov/parents/read/resources/edpicks.jhtml
- http://www.healthychildren.org
- http://www.nea.org/grants/13754.htm (raising a reader)
Books
- http://www.oprah.com Kids-Reading-List
- http://www.barefootbooks.com/
- So many others I am sure you have your favorites.
I hope you found this information useful. I know it definitely made me more aware about the importance of reading to our children. And I am glad to share with you all my little research on reading to children.
Keep Turning those pages!
Happy Reading,
Jennifer
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