Reading

Reading -

  Science of Reading 

1. How Reading Works: Reading is a complex process that involves several skills working together:

• Decoding: Recognizing letters and their sounds and blending them together to read words.

• Vocabulary: Knowing the meaning of words.

• Comprehension: Understanding the meaning of what is read.

2. Importance of Phonics: Phonics is the relationship between letters and sounds. Children learn to connect letters with their sounds to read words. This is crucial because it helps them decode unfamiliar words as they read.

3. Building Fluency: Fluency means reading smoothly and accurately. With practice, children become more fluent readers, which enhances their comprehension and enjoyment of reading.

4. Vocabulary and Comprehension: Understanding words and their meanings (vocabulary) and understanding what is read (comprehension) are key goals of reading. Children build these skills over time by reading a variety of texts and discussing what they read.

5. Support at Home:

• Reading Aloud: Reading to your child helps them hear fluent reading and exposes them to new vocabulary.

• Practice Together: Encourage your child to read aloud to you. Provide help with sounding out words when needed.

• Create a Reading Routine: Set aside regular times for reading together and make it enjoyable.

• Ask Questions: Discuss what your child reads. Ask about the story, characters, and main ideas to strengthen comprehension.