Develop Kindergarten Reading Skills
Kindergarteners (ages 4-6) are in the early stages of learning to read.
But with limited attention spans, you’ll need some exciting strategies and tips to keep them interested, focused, and engaged when developing their reading skills.
Many reading strategies for young children can be surprisingly simple and easy to implement, starting your kindergartener off on the right track to academic success and enjoyment.
We’ve put together a list of 5 smart ways to help kindergarteners develop strong reading skills.
They are sure to help instill in your child a lifelong passion for reading …
Let Them Choose
Kids will read more if you let them pick out their own books or other appropriate reading material (e.g., magazines, comics, etc.). Ask them to read their selections to you regularly, to assess the development and progression of their reading skills.
Create A Routine
Read together with your child (take turns reading out loud). Encourage them to also read independently every day. This is especially important in the summer months when your child is out of school (read during the day and at bedtime).
Keep It Quick
Reading should always be a positive experience. Keep sessions quick, interesting, and fun (take a break if your child is tired or gets frustrated).
Finger Tracking
Ask your child to use their finger to track words as they are reading. This helps with visual/directional processing, decoding, fluency, and word recognition when learning to read.
Important Concepts
Kindergarten is an exciting time of new experiences and relationships. Age appropriate stories about friendships, feelings, diversity, kindness, and other important social and emotional concepts are recommended.
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