In this article, we present 10 essential understandings about English orthography and examples of how this knowledge can help teachers appropriately support preschool and primary grade children鈥檚 literacy development.
In our classroom the children tell stories and act them out. Storytelling helps preschoolers learn new words and get ready to become readers and writers. To further this learning at home, invite your child to tell stories to you and other family members.
Preschoolers enjoy asking questions, especially 鈥淲hy?鈥� These interesting and fun books are a great way to answer children鈥檚 questions and bring up new ones.
Why is a large vocabulary important for children? Because it鈥檚 linked to their reading and school success. Try these vocabulary-building ideas at home.
You can read anything and everything with your child too. This helps your child learn how and why writing and reading are important and useful. Here are some ideas.
