Instructions

Look through the topics on the left and choose your area of interest. You will then see titles and synopsis that correspond with articles that are on the web. We have also provided a discussion question for you to review after reading the article. Please, feel free to post answers to the discussion questions, tips, advice, and other articles, by clicking on the comments link under each post.

Showing posts with label Reading. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Reading. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Click Here for the Article: Vocabulary

Vocabulary- The article explains skills that are involved with vocabulary and warning signs to look for in a child who is struggling. The article concludes with strategies that the child, parents, and teacher can use to improve vocabulary.


Discussion Question:

How are you going to help improve vocabulary? Read more!

Click Here for the Article: Word Decoding and Phonics

Word Decoding and Phonics- The article explains the process of decoding words and warning signs to look for in a child who has difficulty sounding out words. The article concludes with strategies that the child, parents, and teacher can use to improve word decoding and phonics skills.

Discussion Question:

How are you going to help improve your child's decoding skills? Read more!

Click Here for the Article: Comprehension

Comprehension- The article explains what comprehension involves and warning signs to look for in a child who has difficulty comprehending. The article concludes with strategies that the child, parents, and teacher can use to improve comprehension.

Discussion Question:

What did you gain from this article?
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Click Here for the Article: Fluency

Fluency- The article explains what fluency means and warning signs to look for in a child who is struggling. The article concludes with strategies that the child, parents, and teacher can use to improve fluency.

Discussion Question:

What is fluency? Which strategies did you find interesting? Read more!

Friday, October 26, 2007

Click Here for the Article: Top 10 Ways to Improve Reading Skills

A great article on ways to increase your child's exposure to reading. This article gives you strategies to use to increase your child's reading skills.

Discussion Question:

What other strategies do you use at home to increase reading skills? Read more!

Sunday, October 21, 2007

Click Here for the Article: Get Ready To Read Overview

Use this 20-question research-based screening tool with your four-year-old. The score will show if your child's pre-reading skills are weak, strong, or somewhere in between. And activities and resources to improve those skills will be provided. This is a step by step based instructional guide that is designed to help assess your child’s reading level and to help improve their reading level as well.

Discussion Question:

Did this screening tool help you make a data-based decision for your child? Read more!

Click Here for the Article: Learning To Read/ Reading To Learn Campaign: Helping Children With Learning Disabilities Succeed.

National longitudinal studies report that more than one in six young children (17.5%) will encounter a problem learning to read during their crucial first three years in school. The information in this website will target the child that is having difficulties in learning how to read. This website will help you break down the strategies when teaching your child how to sound and spell words. Also, tips on how to build off of each strategy are included.

Discussion Question:

What strategy do you think will benefit you the most? Read more!

Click Here for the Article: Early Years Are the Learning Years: Helping Children Learn About Reading

The most important thing is that teaching children about reading becomes an activity that brings children closer to the caring adults in their lives. This document will provide some tips for families who want to help their children make connections between meaning and words. No matter what age your child is, this website gives helpful hints that all parents can benefit from.

Discussion Question:

In the past how have you helped your child connect words and meaning? Read more!

Click Here for the Article: Family Times

This website provides multiple activities for children ranging from Kindergarten through sixth grade. These age-appropriate activities are designed to provide your child with a fun and challenging reading activity. Just click on the desired grade level and choose among an assortment of worksheets and helpful handouts.

Discussion Question:

Which activity was your favorite and why? Read more!

Click Here for the Article:Discover the Magic of Reading Aloud

This article will give parents an overview of how to develop a child’s reading skills. Many tips are given to help the child improve reading ability. As your child learns, it is important to take the proper steps when giving appropriate challenges to your son or daughter. Learn how to motivate your child to read, seek information, and draw conclusions.


Discussion Question:

What tip did you find interesting?

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Click Here for the Article:Boost Your Child’s Language Skills: Help Build a Solid Foundation for Learning, Reading, and Writing

This web page is for parents who seek development in their children’s language skills. Many examples of techniques are shared to help extend your child’s vocabulary and language skills. These skills used are proven to enhance the thinking of children and develop their language and communication.

Discussion Question:

Do have any proven techniques that you would like to share?

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