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Education doesn’t have to stay in the classroom. For kids, learning should begin at home and there are plenty of things that parents can do to help foster their kids’ education. Reading plays an integral part in academic success and as a parent; you should make sure that your child is at the appropriate reading level throughout their childhood. This should begin as early as infancy through preschool.
Kids may not be able to read fully by the time they are preschool age, which is typically between the ages of 3 and 4, but children should still be familiar with the concept and all of its moving parts by the time they reach pre-school/kindergarten at ages 4-5. The following are helpful signs to see what category your child falls into.
Pre-Reader (typically from ages 2 to 4)
- They have been exposed to books and like to hear them read, but they don’t comprehend that the pages have words and that the words tell a story
- Can’t identify any letters or words on the pages but shows an interest in wanting to learn the alphabet
- They like to play with books as toys but don’t understand that books contain stories
- They love the bright colors and illustrations found in the books but do not understand that the pictures depict a story
- Pretends to write
- Enjoys looking through books on their own
Signs of a Beginning Reader (typically from 4 to 6 years)
- Recognizes their own name when written
- Familiarity with the letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make
- Spelling their own name
- Needs pictures on each page to help tell the story
- Memorizes books and tries to read them over and over
- Reads aloud without pausing for punctuation
- When not recognizing a word tries to sound it out from the beginning but if not successful, makes up the rest or skips over it.
Wherever the child lacks is where parents need to focus more on, however, we suggest making it fun and turn it into a game. Kids will learn more and want to learn when they are having fun. If your child is struggling, there is no need to worry. You can read with them regularly, play letter based games, sit with them and practice their letters. By continuing to test their skills in a fun way will ultimately help boost their literacy and letter skills.
With that said have you checked out our personalized kids books? Personalized books can be especially helpful for kids who may be reluctant readers or quickly lose interest in books and other educational materials. When they see their name, they will not only be excited, but they will have a better idea of what their own name looks like and how to spell it!