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Learning to Read
Independent Readers
Season 2024
Episode 13
Independent reading allows young children to begin seeing themselves as readers and develops their book handling, print awareness, and early comprehension skills. It also gives them valuable opportunities to revisit favorite books again and again.
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Using a Microphone as a Literacy Tool
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In echo reading, first read passage first aloud and then have you child echo or copy you.
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Labeling objects around the house can be a great exercise to build reading skills.
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Building literacy skills through cooking has numerous benefits.
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Repetition is a key element of learning to read.
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Rereading their favorite stories can be very beneficial to young readers.
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Children better absorb information with a multi-sensory approach.
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Journaling observations from nature is a creative way to practice writing skills .
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Using a story cube is a great way for children to practice storytelling skills.
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Looking for details and clues in pictures can help children expand their vocabulary.
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Learning sign language is a great way to expand children's communication skills.
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Embrace teaching basic sign language commands to enhance children's vocabulary skills.