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Reading Ability Improves When Parents Help
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Parents Can Improve Reading Ability
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Decline In National Reading Ability
The decline in reading ability scores presents a troubling challenge that extends far beyond the classroom. It signals a critical issue affecting our society’s intellectual and educational fabric. As reading literacy scores drop, it reflects a diminished ability among individuals to comprehend, analyze, and communicate effectively through written language. This decline not only hinders academic success but also erodes essential skills needed for career advancement, informed citizenship, and personal growth. Moreover, it exacerbates disparities in education, as those with weak reading skills face greater obstacles in accessing opportunities and resources. Addressing this problem demands a concerted effort from educators, parents, and policymakers to rekindle a passion for reading, invest in quality literacy instruction, and bridge the gaps that threaten to undermine the foundational skill of reading in our increasingly complex and interconnected world.
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Is Your Child Ready For First Grade?
Determining whether your child is ready for first-grade reading involves assessing several key factors. Firstly, consider their phonemic awareness – can they identify and manipulate individual sounds in words? Next, evaluate their vocabulary and comprehension skills. Are they able to understand and discuss simple stories or texts? Additionally, observe their interest in books and reading-related activities; a genuine enthusiasm for reading is a positive sign. Social and emotional readiness also plays a role; are they able to sit and listen attentively during reading sessions? Keep in mind that readiness varies among children, and not all progress at the same pace. It’s essential to provide a supportive and encouraging environment, continue reading together regularly, and consult with teachers or educational professionals to ensure your child’s readiness for the challenges of first-grade reading.
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Advice For Parents
Parents play a pivotal role in shaping their children’s future, and one of the most invaluable gifts they can give is the love for reading. Cultivating good reading habits in children is not just about enhancing their vocabulary or academic performance; it’s about opening doors to boundless knowledge, fostering creativity, and nurturing critical thinking skills. When children become avid readers, they embark on journeys to far-off places, meet fascinating characters, and explore diverse perspectives, all from the comfort of a book.
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Parental Involvement is Key to Student Success
There are specific skills your child needs to know. Do you know what they are? Parental involvement in teaching reading fundamentals is paramount for nurturing a child’s reading ability. Parents serve as the first and most influential teachers in a child’s life, and their active participation in the journey toward literacy can make a significant difference. By reading to their children from a young age, engaging in discussions about the stories, and creating a print-rich environment at home, parents help build a strong foundation for reading skills. Moreover, listening to their children read, providing guidance when they encounter challenging words, and encouraging regular reading habits can boost a child’s confidence and reading ability. In essence, parents play a vital role in not only instilling the mechanics of reading but also fostering a love for books and a lifelong commitment to improving their reading skills.
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Reading Ability Resource Blog
Important articles about reading education specifically for Kindergarten and First Grade foundational reading skills. Early childhood reading hot topics and information every parent should know.
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Assesment Skills For Kindergarten & First Grade
Designed specifically for parents to help evaluate your child’s reading ability and readiness to meet Kindergarten and First Grade benchmarks. This toolkit gives you the tools you need to monitor reading progress and identify gaps with reading fundamentals.
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Parents Discussion Forum
Discussion forum for questions to Nancy about assessments and reading ability hot topics for parents. Ask our staff of experienced teachers those questions you have about Kindergarten and First Grade reading. Discuss you experiences with other parents.
About me
I am an Early Childhood Educator with 36 years' experience in both private and public schools.
- Kent State University – Masters in Early Childhood
- National Board Certification in Early Chilhood
- Orton Gillingham Certified
- Reading/Writing Workshop Columbia University
- Adjunct Professor – Ashland University
- Adjunct Professor – Kent State University
Read Aloud Books -
October Picks
Reading aloud to your child helps develop strong listening and language skills and helps build a stronger parent child relationship.
Wendell’s room is a mess and he likes it that way. This fun, filled story is about a pig who shows up in his room and what happens next that makes Wendell clean up the mess.
This award winning story (Caldecott and Newberry Awards) is about a Chinese immigrant family and how our heritage helps shape us and our future.
Hot Dog is the winner of the 2023 Caldecott Medal. It is a story of a dog who is tired of the hot heat in the city and so its owner takes him on an adventure to the beach.
This is a great story for children who worry. Wemberly can not stop worrying about going to school. When the time comes to go to school though Wemberly realizes how much fun she is having.
This fun chidren’s classic story is about a little girl and her teddy bear Cordory. When Cordory gets locked up in the laundromat all night he embarks on an exciting adventure, trying to find his owner.
Alexander is having the worst day of his life. This story is very humorous to the reader but is also a good discussion book to help children realize that everyone has a bad day now and then but we can overcome these obstacles.
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