Have you ever watched your child figure out that it must have rained because the ground is wet, even though they didn’t see the rain fall? That’s inferencing in action! Just as children naturally make these real-world connections, they can learn to make similar connections while reading. Let’s explore how you can help your young […]
With DreamWorks’ new “Dog Man” movie delighting audiences in theaters, there’s never been a better time to explore why these beloved books by Dav Pilkey have such a powerful impact on young readers. Beyond their entertaining stories of a crime-fighting half-dog, half-police officer, these books actually align with many principles from the Science of reading. […]
Watching our children develop reading skills is exciting and challenging. Those first moments when your little one identifies a letter in their name or tries to sound out a word on their own are absolutely magical. You might wonder: Is my child on track? What should I be looking for? How can I best support […]
When a child is learning to read, every new little milestone they achieve is important. But there’s one crucial milestone that sets the foundational skill of literacy, standing out as a key predictor of future reading success. This skill is letter recognition. This seemingly simple ability to identify and name letters is, in fact, a […]
Letter recognition is the ability to identify and differentiate between individual alphabet letters. It is essential for early literacy development and reading and writing skills in children aged 2 to 5. Strong letter recognition builds the framework for advanced reading abilities later on. Crafts and activities are fun, effective ways to engage children in letter […]
One of the first steps a child takes toward literacy is learning to recognize alphabetical letters. After children can easily recognize letters and identify the speech sounds each letter makes, they can begin learning to decode unfamiliar words, which is the foundation of becoming a skilled reader. At Reading.com, we support parents and teachers in […]
Alphabetical letter recognition is an early concrete literacy skill children must be taught when learning to read. Letter recognition is the foundation for reading and writing. Since every child learns the alphabet at their own pace, what are the best ways to help them master this early literacy ability? To ensure letter recognition “sticks,” your […]
