by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 20, 2020 | Core Skills
Letter-sound correspondence means exactly what the words say: It is the understanding that every letter corresponds to a specific sound or set of specific sounds. Having a good grasp of letter-sound correspondence is crucial to learning to read. Think back to when you...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 19, 2020 | Core Skills
What Are Pre-Reading Strategies? Pre-reading strategies are learning approaches designed to help give your child structure, guidance, and background knowledge before they begin exploring a new text. These strategies target your child’s reading comprehension...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 20, 2020 | Core Skills
Reading aloud to your child can benefit them in many ways and is especially important for establishing a strong foundation for their learning journey. But how exactly does it help? We’re here to explain why reading aloud with your child on a daily basis is so...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 10, 2020 | Core Skills
Sometimes it’s nice to change things up in your child’s reading routine. But what are fun ways to teach reading while staying on course? And how can you teach reading while also inspiring your child to love books? Here are seven ideas that get you and your child...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Sep 9, 2020 | Creativity
What you need: This story map (you may want to print multiple copies) Crayons or pencils Toys (stuffed animals are great for this!) How to play: Help your child create a narrative with this story map; print multiple copies to create a whole series! Tips for Playing:...