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Jun 24, 2016
Helping Your Child Learn to Read – Guide for Ages 4-5
Learning to read simple words and sentences can help your child get excited about starting 'big school'. An early grasp of basic reading skills can give kids the confidence boost they need to feel ready to approach this important new milestone. And there is a huge body of research that supports getting an early start in reading before school. Learning to read is one of the most important factors of academic school and contributes significantly to success in early literacy. So how much is your child expected to...
Jun 10, 2016
Five Essential Components of Reading
The Five Components of Reading
Learning to read is one of the most important skills children can learn. When your child takes their first steps in their learning to read journey, it’s important to keep in mind the five essential components of reading that every child needs in order to grow into a confident and fluent reader.
There are many fun, play-based activities you can do at home to build your child’s skills in these five core areas of reading.
ABC Reading Eggs is designed by experts to cover all five components of reading instruction for children aged 2–13. If...
Jun 02, 2016
Reading Comprehension Tips for Kids & Homeschoolers
Reading comprehension refers to your child's ability to not only read, but to understand what they read. This is one of the five essential components of reading instruction. As a homeschooler or parent, you play a vital role in building your child's reading comprehension skills. Here are some homeschool reading tips to make sure your child is reading for meaning: ### 1. Start building comprehension skills early Before your child learns to read fluently, you can begin building early reading comprehension skills during daily reading sessions at home. When you read...
May 20, 2016
Helping Your Child Learn to Read – Guide for Ages 3–4
Around the ages of 3 and 4, parents can look forward to watching their child achieve their very first reading milestones. It might include things like pointing out familiar words or letter sounds, retelling stories that have been read to them, or even making up silly rhymes. This stage in your child’s development is all about giving them the best possible start in their reading journey and making sure learning is made fun, rewarding and encouraging. These years are full of imagination, exploration and play – things to...