Understanding & Promoting Early Literacy   Early literacy refers to what children know about reading and writing before they actually learn to read and write. It is the foundation upon which children will be ready to learn to read and write when they are taught. Literacy begins the minute a child is born. The summation […]

There are several ways to boost the benefits of reading aloud with your child, and thereby increase language skills.  Don’t limit yourself to just reading the words on each page.  You can stretch the learning value by talking about the illustrations and story, asking your child questions about what is happening, and even incorporating your […]

  Hooray for May!  I bet it’s one of Mother Nature’s favorite months as she witnesses the magical reawakening of her magnificent inhabitants as they arise and sprout forth from their quiet wintery slumber.   May is the perfect month for long walks and bike rides, so we too can appreciate the breathtaking beauty that’s […]

April is National Poetry Month!  Take advantage of this opportunity to expose your child to this wonderful form of artistry.  Poems are short, fun, and easy to understand.  The rhyming words help develop an awareness of language fundamentals and naturally help boost reading skills.   Following are five ways that you can further increase the […]

I came across this article today, “How Does Reading Work,” which explains, in easy-to-understand language, how the whole process of learning to read takes place, although admittedly it is quite complex.   It breaks reading down into five processes, all of which must be mastered in order to attain proficiency:   1.  Phonemic Awareness 2.  […]