The resources below are supported by the most current research supported across multiple fields of study that have formed the science of reading. The science of reading is a body of research that spans across multiple fields such as cognitive psychology, communication sciences, education, neuroscience, and many more that address how to the brain learns to read and reading difficulties it may encounter.
The resources below break down what it takes to be a skilled reader. Additionally, you will find grade specific milestones specific to children in grades preschool through 2nd grade.
Click on the links below to access free online stories, activities, and books for students up to age 5.
Orthographic mapping is critical for the development of successful readers. Orthographic mapping is the process where students align the sounds of letters to the spelling of words. The article below gives you more information on orthographic mapping.
Heggerty is a district adopted program that addresses phonemic awareness. Phonemic awareness is the understanding that our words are made up of individual sounds (phonemes). The link below will provide more information on phonemic awareness and ways to support this at home.
Vocabulary is another critical component to the development of skilled readers. A solid vocabulary provides students with the essential background knowledge they need to access the information they are learning about in the classroom. The link below provides 10 resources for promoting vocabulary development at home.
The resource below will provide information and links to resources that can support you at home with your child.
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If you have additional questions or wondering about supporting your student's literacy development, please reach out to the classroom teacher. We are in this together!