There are a number of different and simple things that you can do in order to help your child love to read. Reading is one of the most important tools for any child to master for a number of reasons....
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The single most important factor in raising a reader is the activity of the parent in the child's early life. An enormous number of studies have demonstrated that the most important factor in children learning how to read and loving...
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There are a number of important things that you can do in order to encourage your child to read. Numerous different studies have demonstrated that the intervention of parents and daily reading to your children are the most important elements...
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There are a number of ways that you can get your child to love reading. By following a few simple tips and participating in reading with your children, it is much easier for you to get your child to love...
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Studies have shown that one of the most important indicators of a child's future success in school and in the workplace is the ability to read and the love of reading. The ability to read well opens up access to...
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If your child is getting ready to start kindergarten, there are a number of things you can do to help them prepare. One of these things is to incorporate books about kindergarten into your normal reading routine. You don't need...
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Without doubt, reading with children spells success for early literacy. Putting a few simple strategies into action will make a significant difference in helping children develop into good readers and writers....
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Adams, Marilyn J., Foorman, Barbara R., Lundberg, Ingvar, & Beeler, Terri. (1997). Phonemic Awareness in Young Children: A Classroom Curriculum. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co....
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Living Books: Interactive Animated Stories (Ages 3-7) These programs provide a place for children to hear a story, read along with the narrator, or read by themselves. They also can interact with characters and objects and play games that teach...
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Children's Magazines...
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Beginning Readers...
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Multiple-Language Books for Preschoolers-First-Graders...
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Rhyming Books for Toddlers-Kindergartners...
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Alphabet Books for Preschoolers-First-Graders...
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Here's a sampling of books, computer programs, and Web sites that you and your child can enjoy together. Check with your local librarian for more suggestions....
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Some Other Informative Web Sites for Parents and Caregivers...
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The following books are just a few of the many excellent books on reading with children. Check with your librarian for titles of more books and for children's book lists....
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Learning Disabilities Association of America...
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Federal or Federally Funded Clearinghouses...
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For information about adult and family literacy programs in your community, be sure to check at your local library. Other resources on literacy and reading include:...
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...
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Federal Offices or Federally Funded Clearinghouses That Provide Information on Literacy and Learning U.S. Department of Education (ED)...
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At age 6, most first-graders can:...
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At age 5, most kindergartners become able to:...
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From ages 3-4, most preschoolers become able to:...
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From birth to age 3, most babies and toddlers become able to:...
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Learning to read is built on a foundation of language skills that children start to learn at birth—a process that is both complicated and amazing. Most children develop certain skills as they move through the early stages of learning language....
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There are many ways that you can encourage your child to become a reader. Here are some questions that you can ask yourself to make sure that you are keeping on track:...
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As a parent, you can learn a lot about your child's learning and watch for signs of possible problems. Here are some things to look for and to discuss with his teacher:...
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There is a law—the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA—that may allow you to get certain services for your child from your school district....
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Your child may resist being read to or joining with you in the activities in this booklet. If so, keep trying the activities, but keep them playful....
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Many children enjoy TV, and they can learn from it. Keep in mind, though, that young children often imitate what they see, good or bad. It's up to you to decide how much TV and what kinds of shows your...
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Parents Guide to the Internet published by the U.S. Department of Education, 1997. (call toll-free 1-877-4ED-PUBS to request a free copy, or order online at http://www.ed.gov/pubs/edpubs.html)....
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If you don't have a computer at home, ask your librarian if you and your child may use one of the library's computers....
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Computers can't replace the reading and writing activities discussed earlier in this booklet. But computers can support what these activities teach your child....
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Babies and toddlers. Many libraries have group story hours that are short and geared to the attention spans of the children....
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Visiting the Library Libraries offer more than books. They are places of learning and discovery for everyone. Ask at the library about getting a library card in your child's name and, if you don't already have one, get a card...
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For children ages 3 to 6 Reading and writing support each other. The more your child does of each, the better she will be at both....
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For children ages 3 to 6 Telling family stories lets your child know about the people who are important to him. They also give him an idea of how one thing leads to another in a story....
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For children ages 3 to 6 When your child acts out a poem or story, she shows her own understanding of what it is about. She also grows as a reader by connecting emotions with written words....
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For children ages 3 to 6 Listening for and saying sounds in words will help your child to learn that spoken words are made up of sounds, which gets him ready to match spoken sounds to written letters—an important first...
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For children ages 3 to 6 Rhyming activities help your child to pay attention to the sounds in words....
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For children ages 3 to 6 Books that have no words, just beautiful pictures, invite you and your child to use your imaginations to make up your own stories to go with the pictures....
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For children ages 2 to 6 Starting a home library for your child shows her how important books are. Having books of her own in a special place boosts the chance that your child will want to read even more....
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For children ages 2 to 6 Books with words or actions that appear over and over help your child to predict or tell what happens next. These are called "predictable" books. Your child will love to figure out the story...
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For children ages 2 to 6 Sharing the alphabet with your child helps her begin to recognize the shapes of letters and to link them with the sounds of spoken language. She will soon learn the difference between individual letters—what...
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For children ages 1 to 6 Continue talking with your older child as you did with your baby. Talking helps him to develop language skills and lets him know that what he says is important....
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For babies from age 6 weeks to 1 year Sharing books is a way to have fun with your baby and to start him on the road to becoming a reader....
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For babies from birth to 1 year Babies love hearing your voice. When you answer your child's sounds with sounds of your own, she learns that what she "says" has meaning and is important to you....
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What follows are ideas for language-building activities that you can do with your child to help her build the skills she needs to become a reader. Most public libraries offer free use of books, magazines, videos, computers, and other services....
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If your child's first language is not English, she can still become an excellent English reader and writer. She is on her way to successful English reading if she is beginning to learn many words and is interested in learning...
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Writing and reading go hand in hand. As your child is learning one, he is learning the other. You can do certain things to make sure that he gets every opportunity to practice both....
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Children are fascinated by how books look and feel. They see how easily you handle and read books, and they want to do the same....
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When you take your child to the library, check out a book for yourself. Then set a good example by letting your child see you reading for yourself....
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The books that you pick to read with your child are very important. If you aren't sure of what books are right for your child, ask a librarian to help you choose titles. (For more information on what libraries have...
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From the earliest days, talk with your child about what you are reading. You might point to pictures and name what is in them....
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Imagine sitting your baby in your lap and reading a book to him for the first time. How different from just talking!...
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Scientists who study the brain have found out a great deal about how we learn. They have discovered that babies learn much more from the sights and sounds around them than we thought previously. You can help your baby by...
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Every step a child takes toward learning to read leads to another. Bit by bit, the child builds the knowledge that is necessary for being a reader. Over their first 6 years, most children:...
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Keep in mind, however, that children don't all learn at the same pace. And even though they learn new things, they may have "old favorites"—books and activities from earlier years—that they still enjoy. You are the best person to decide...
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The major portion of the website contains activities that you can use with your child to strengthen her language skills and encourage her love of reading. However, these activities are only a starting point. We hope that you and your...
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You could say that your baby starts on the road to becoming a reader on the day she is born and first hears the sounds of your voice. Every time you speak to her, sing to her, and respond to...
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Years of research show clearly that children are more likely to succeed in learning when their families actively support them. When you and other family members read with your children, help them with homework, talk with their teachers, and participate...
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