Every Child Ready to Read
Skills
There are six skill areas that will help prepare your child
to get ready to read in school.
LOVE BOOKS
Print motivation:
being interested in and enjoying books.
USE BOOKS
Print awareness:
understanding that print has meaning; noticing print everywhere, not just in
books; and also knowing how to handle a book.
LEARN WORDS
Vocabulary:
knowing the name of objects
SEE LETTERS
Letter knowledge:
knowing that each letter looks different from any other; knowing the name of
letters and sounds.
HEAR SOUNDS
Phonological
sensitivity: being able to hear and play with the smaller sounds that make
up words.
TELL A STORY
Narrative skills:
being able to describe objects, people and events, and to tell stories about
them.
Recommended Books for the Youngest Readers
Board Books
Ideal for exposing babies to books
with short text and bright pictures, and a sturdy cardboard binding.
Concept Books
This type of book is good for babies
and toddlers to letters, numbers, shapes, and colors.
Wordless Books
These books allow children who
might not be able to read text but can “read” the pictures and still tell the
story.