Mrs. Steinbacher

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11 Ways Parents Can Help Their Children Read | Reading RocketsParents often ask how they can help their children learn to read; and it’s no wonder that they’re interested in this essential skill. Reading plays an important role in later school success. One study even demonstrates that how well 7-year-olds read predicts their income 35 years later! Here are 11 practical recommendations for helping preschoolers and school-age students learn to read. 1. Teaching reading will only help. Sometimes, parents are told early teaching is harmful, but it isn’t true. You simply can’t introduce literacy too early.

Parent Strategies for Improving Their Child’s Reading and WritingCheck out our list of ideas to help parents increase their child’s understanding of reading and writing skills and to develop confidence in learning.

How reading 20 minutes a day impacts your childStarting in kindergarten, if a student reads 20 minutes a day at home, they will hear 1.8 million words per year. They will have read for 851 hours by6thgrade and on standardized tests, they will likely score better than 90% of their peers.

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