Writing
Writing helps children learn that letters and words represent sounds and have meaning.
Related to: Knowing Letters, Write
Print your child's name on a piece of white paper...
Related to: Seeing Words, Write
Show your child how you write your shopping list...
Related to: Knowing Letters, Write
Use letters to create words with a pattern...
Related to: Knowing Words, Write
Make a collection of magazine pictures...
Related to: Seeing Words, Write
Consider introducing your child to a new word everyday...
Six skills that get your child ready for reading
Liking books
Children who enjoy books will want to learn to read.
Knowing words
Knowing many words helps children recognize written words and understand what they read.
Seeing words
Familiarity with printed language helps children feel comfortable with books and reading.
Hearing words
Hearing the smaller sounds in words helps children sound out written words.
Telling a story
Learning to tell a story helps children develop skills in thinking and understanding.
Knowing letters
Knowing the names and sounds of letters helps children sound out words.
Writing tip
A shopping list is one way to show your child that printed words represent real things. Show your child how you write your shopping list. At the store, read the list with your child and find the items together. You can use pictures from flyers to create lists as well.
