Child Becomes a Reader: Proven Ideas from Research for Parents. Birth Through Preschool. Third Edition

摘要

When does a child learn to read. Many people might say, in kindergarten or first grade. But researchers have told us something very important. Learning to read and write can start at home, long before children go to school. Children can start down the road to becoming readers from the day they are born. Very early, children begin to learn about spoken language when they hear their family members talking, laughing, and singing, and when they respond to all of the sounds that fill their world. They begin to understand written language when they hear adults read stories to them and see adults reading newspapers, magazines, and books for themselves. These early experiences with spoken and written language set the stage for children to become successful readers and writers. It gives ideas for playing, talking, and reading with your child that will help him* become a good reader and writer later in life. You dont need special training or expensive materials. For your baby or toddler, you can just include some simple, fun language games and activities into the things you already do together every day. For your preschooler, you can keep in touch with your childs teachers so that you know what he is learning in school and support that learning at home. This booklet contains: A short summary of what scientific research says about how children learn to read and write Things you can do with your children from birth through age 2 to help them become readers Things you can do with your children between the ages 34 and what to look for in quality day care centers and preschools to help your children become readers A list of helpful terms. Throughout the booklet, these terms appear in bold type.